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Wit(2001)
Status: Released
Date: 2001-02-09
74%
111 Votes
Time: 1h 39m
It appears to be a matter of life and death.
Overview:
A renowned professor is forced to reassess her life when she is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
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Movie: Wit
Top 10 Billed Cast
Emma Thompson
Vivian Bearing
Christopher Lloyd
Dr. Harvey Kelekian
Eileen Atkins
Evelyn 'E.M' Ashford
Audra McDonald
Susie Monahan
Jonathan M. Woodward
Dr Jason Posner
Benedict Wong
Fellow 2
Harold Pinter
Mr. Bearing
Raffaello Degruttola
Technician 1
Miquel Brown
Technician 2
Hari Dhillon
Fellow 1
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Overview
A renowned professor is forced to reassess her life when she is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer.
Release Date
2001-02-09
Average
7.4
Rating:
3.7 startsTagline
It appears to be a matter of life and death.
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