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Wit (2001)
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A renowned professor is forced to reassess her life when she is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. Director:Mike Nichols |
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Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.
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Dr. Harvey Kelekian
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Evelyn 'E.M.' Ashford
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Susie Monahan
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| Jonathan M. Woodward | ... |
Dr. Jason Posner
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Harold Pinter | ... |
Mr. Bearing (Vivian's Father)
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Rebecca Laurie | ... |
Vivian aged 5
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Su Lin Looi | ... |
Nurse
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| Raffaello Degruttola | ... |
Technician 1
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Miquel Brown | ... |
Technician 2
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Hari Dhillon | ... |
Fellow 1
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| Benedict Wong | ... |
Fellow 2
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Alex Gregor | ... |
Fellow 3
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Lachele Carl | ... |
Fellow 4
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Student 1
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Storyline
Based on the Margaret Edson play, Vivian Bearing is a literal, hardnosed English professor who has been diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. During the story, she reflects on her reactions to the cycle the cancer takes, the treatments, and significant events in her life. The people that watch over her are Jason Posner, who only finds faith in being a doctor; Susie Monahan, a nurse with a human side that is the only one in the hospital that cares for Vivian's condition; and Dr. Kelekian, the head doctor who just wants results no matter what they are. Written by Pat McCurry <laraspal00@aol.com>
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Amar la vida See more »Filming Locations:
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Vivian Bearing: Not at the moment, no.
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Written by Charles Ives
Performed by Orchestra of St. Lukes
Conducted by John Adams
Courtesy of Nonesuch Records
Under License From Warner Special Products See more »
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To prepare for the role, Emma Thompson shaved her head, following in the footsteps of Kathleen Chalfant and Judith Light, who performed the role of Vivian Bearing on stage. See more »Goofs
Continuity: The size of Vivian's and Susie's popsicles. See more »Quotes
Jason Posner: [conducting a medical history check] Are you having sexual relations?Vivian Bearing: Not at the moment, no.
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"The Unanswered Question"Written by Charles Ives
Performed by Orchestra of St. Lukes
Conducted by John Adams
Courtesy of Nonesuch Records
Under License From Warner Special Products See more »
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