Drama (1984) 96 minutes ~ Color
Stricken with a degenerative spinal illness in 1964, Norman Cousins refuses to accept the prognosis that he must spend the rest of his life as a virtual vegetable. He battles his illness by using the most potent weapons at his disposal--a healthy sense of humor, the love and support of his wife, and confidence that he will endure.
Director: Richard T. Heffron
Writers: Norman Cousins (book), Lawrence Roman (teleplay)
Stars: Edward Asner, Eli Wallach, Millie Perkins, David Ogden Stiers
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