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Anatomy of an Illness

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Middle-aged newspaper editor Norman Cousins (Edward Asner) learns that he has a disease that could significantly reduce the quality of his life and cut short his time on earth, but he doesn't agree with his doctor's treatment plans. He believes that he doesn't need to succumb quietly and decides to combat his sickness by simply enjoying his life. With his kindhearted wife, Ellen (Millie Perkins), at his side, Norman determines to treat himself with positivity, laughter and love.

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Richard Heffron

Director

Ed Asner

Norman Cousins

Eli Wallach

Dr. William Hitzig

Millie Perkins

Ellen Cousins

David Ogden Stiers

Cleveland Amory

Lelia Goldoni

Mrs. Farelli
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Synopsis Middle-aged newspaper editor Norman Cousins (Edward Asner) learns that he has a disease that could significantly reduce the quality of his life and cut short his time on earth, but he doesn't agree with his doctor's treatment plans. He believes that he doesn't need to succumb quietly and decides to combat his sickness by simply enjoying his life. With his kindhearted wife, Ellen (Millie Perkins), at his side, Norman determines to treat himself with positivity, laughter and love.
Director
Richard Heffron
Producer
Peter J. Thompson
Screenwriter
Lawrence Roman
Production Co
CBS Entertainment Productions, Jerry Gershwin Productions, Hamner Productions Inc.
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 30, 2016
Runtime
1h 40m
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