Wit (2001)
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Mike Nichols directs Emma Thompson in this made-for-cable adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by Margaret Edson. Thompson plays Vivian Bearing, a college professor who teaches a course on English poetry. Vivian learns that she has advanced ovarian cancer and only a short time to live, which gives her a sudden and dramatic insight into the importance of kindness and compassion. Wit also features Christopher Lloyd, Eileen Atkins, Audra McDonald, and Jonathan Woodward as Dr. Jason Posner, a former student of Vivian's who helps treat her. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Emma Thompson, Christopher Lloyd, (more)
- Director(s):
- Mike Nichols
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Wit
Mike Nichols directs Emma Thompson in this made-for-cable adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by Margaret Edson. Thompson plays Vivian Bearing, a college professor who teaches a course on English poetry. Vivian learns that she has advanced ovarian cancer and only a short time to live, which gives her a sudden and dramatic insight into the importance of kindness and compassion. Wit also features Christopher Lloyd, Eileen Atkins, Audra McDonald, and Jonathan Woodward as Dr. Jason Posner, a former student of Vivian's who helps treat her. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 99 mins
Complete Cast of Wit
- Emma Thompson - Vivian Bearing
- Eileen Atkins - E. M. Ashford
- Harold Pinter - Mr. Bearing
- Christopher Lloyd - Dr. Harvey Kelekian
- Audra McDonald - Susie Monahan
- Jonathan M. Woodward - Dr. Jason Posner
- Director(s):
- Mike Nichols
- Writer(s):
- Mike Nichols, Emma Thompson
- Producer(s):
- Simon Bosanquet
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Adult Situations, Adult Language)
- 2001 - Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Outstanding Made for Television Movie
- 2001 - National Board of Review - Best Film for Cable Television
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