Anatomy of an Illness
1984, English. Directed by Richard T. Heffron.
Biopic of Saturday Review editor and political journalist Norman Cousins who developed and promoted a self-made health therapy consisting of intake of large quantities of vitamin C and making oneself laugh as much as possible.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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PlexCast & crew
- Richard T. HeffronDirector
- Ed AsnerNorman Cousins
- Eli WallachDr. William Hitzig
- Millie PerkinsEllen Cousins
- David Ogden StiersCleveland Amory
- Lelia GoldoniMrs. Farelli
- Haunani MinnShigeko
- Julia MontgomeryCandis
- Claudia WellsSarakit
- Lenora MayPigeon
- Reid SmithResident Doctor
- Allen WilliamsWallace
- Michael FairmanDr. Lowman
Details
- Released
- 15 May 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lawrence Roman
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Anatomy of an Illness runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Anatomy of an Illness is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Anatomy of an Illness?
If you liked Anatomy of an Illness, try Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault, ...First Do No Harm, Hello Sister, Goodbye Life.
Who directed Anatomy of an Illness?
Anatomy of an Illness (1984) was directed by Richard T. Heffron and stars Ed Asner, Eli Wallach, Millie Perkins.