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{{Short description|1989 film by Thom Eberhardt}}
{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Gross Anatomy
| name = Gross Anatomy
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| caption = Theatrical release poster
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Thom Eberhardt]]
| director = [[Thom Eberhardt]]
| screenplay = {{plainlist|
| producer = [[Debra Hill]]<br />[[Howard Rosenman]]
| writer = [[Ron Nyswaner]]<br />Mark Spragg
* [[Ron Nyswaner]]
* Mark Spragg
}}
| story = {{plainlist|
* Mark Spragg
* [[Howard Rosenman]]
* Alan Jay Glueckman
* Stanley Isaacs
}}
| producer = {{plainlist|
* [[Debra Hill]]
* Howard Rosenman
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Matthew Modine]]
* [[Matthew Modine]]
* [[Daphne Zuniga]]
* [[Daphne Zuniga]]
* [[Christine Lahti]]}}
* [[Christine Lahti]]
}}
| cinematography = Steve Yaconelli
| editing = {{Plainlist|
* [[Bud S. Smith]]
* M. Scott Smith
}}
| music = [[David Newman (composer)|David Newman]]
| music = [[David Newman (composer)|David Newman]]
| studio = [[Touchstone Pictures]]<br />[[Silver Screen Partners IV]]<br />[[Sandollar Productions]]<br />Hill/Roseman
| studio = {{plainlist|
* [[Touchstone Pictures]]
* [[Silver Screen Partners IV]]
* [[Sandollar Productions]]
* Hill/Roseman
}}
| distributor = [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures|Buena Vista Pictures]]
| distributor = [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures|Buena Vista Pictures Distribution]]
| released = {{Film date|1989|10|20}}
| released = {{Film date|1989|10|20}}
| runtime = 109 min.
| runtime = 109 min.
| language = English
| language = English
| budget = $8.5 million<ref>http://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/MovieDetails/58099</ref>
| budget = $8.5 million<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/MovieDetails/58099|title=Gross Anatomy|website=[[AFI Catalog of Feature Films]]|access-date=November 3, 2021}}</ref>
| gross = $11,604,598
| gross = $11,604,598
}}
}}


'''''Gross Anatomy''''' is a 1989 American [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] directed by [[Thom Eberhardt]] and starring [[Matthew Modine]], [[Daphne Zuniga]], and [[Christine Lahti]]. It was released by [[Touchstone Pictures]].
'''''Gross Anatomy''''' is a 1989 American [[Medical drama|medical]] [[comedy-drama]] film directed by [[Thom Eberhardt]] from a screenplay by [[Ron Nyswaner]] and Mark Spragg. The film stars [[Matthew Modine]], [[Daphne Zuniga]], and [[Christine Lahti]].

''Gross Anatomy'' was released in the United States by [[Touchstone Pictures]] on October 20, 1989.


==Plot==
==Plot==
Joe Slovak is a brilliant first-year med student whose nonconformist approach to life is tested when he enrolls in gross anatomy, the toughest course in med school. His schoolfriends include Kim, a pregnant woman; Miles, a buttoned-down blue-blood; Laurie, an ambitious student determined to make it; and David, an overanalyzer who is also his roommate. Joe's freewheeling, independent style creates funny moments in the classroom, but puts him at odds with the demanding department head, Dr. Woodruff, who questions whether her easygoing "class rebel" has what it takes to be a doctor. Meanwhile, Joe falls in love with his lab partner Laurie, who won't let anything, especially romance, interfere with her plans. And while Joe's never done anything by the book, he proves he does have what it takes to succeed &mdash; without changing his ways. However, Joe's ways and the ways of medicine come to a header when he is ordered to do an extra credit assignment by Dr. Woodruff of a complex diagnosis. Joe correctly diagnoses it as a serious, difficult-to-treat chronic illness and learns the patient is Dr. Woodruff herself.
Joe Slovak is a brilliant freshman [[medical school]] student whose nonconformist approach to life is tested when he enrolls in [[gross anatomy]], the toughest course in med school. His schoolfriends and lab partners include Kim, a pregnant woman; Miles, a buttoned-down blue-blood; Laurie, an overly ambitious student determined to make it; and David, an overanalyzer who is also his roommate.

Joe's freewheeling, independent style immediately causes problems in the classroom, beginning with his constantly arriving late to class and using a door marked as "[[One-way traffic|Do not enter]]", all of which annoy the class instructor Dr. Banumbra. Joe's antics become more serious, and put him at odds with the demanding department head, Dr. Woodruff, after Joe jokes about a [[cadaver]] in a disrespectful manner, prompting Woodruff to remind him that the bodies in the gross anatomy course were real people who donated their bodies to science and deserve respect. After Joe allows his roommate David to glance at his answers on an examination, Woodruff questions whether her easygoing "class rebel" has what it takes to be a doctor.

Meanwhile, Joe falls in love with his lab partner Laurie, who won't let anything, especially romance, interfere with her plans. While Joe's never done anything by the book, he proves he does have what it takes to succeed &mdash; without changing his ways. However, Joe's ways and the ways of medicine come to a head twice, once when he discovers David has been taking amphetamines, which leads to his expulsion when he passes out in class and Joe reveals this to Dr. Woodruff. The other time is when Joe is ordered to do an extra credit assignment by Dr. Woodruff involving a complex diagnosis. Joe correctly diagnoses it as a serious, difficult-to-treat chronic illness and learns the patient is Dr. Woodruff herself.

Joe returns to class and his teammates help him get caught up with his studies. Kim goes into labor when the group is on the road, forcing them to deliver the baby in a [[truck stop]]. Joe takes the final exam, then is told that Dr. Woodruff died that morning. This renews Joe's dedication to learning medicine and he takes his studies and his future more seriously. He and Laurie successfully pass their first year of medical school and Kim vows to return. Although Miles ends up with lower grades than Laurie and Joe, he has also passed.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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* [[Todd Field]] as David Schreiner
* [[Todd Field]] as David Schreiner
* John Scott Clough as Miles Reed
* John Scott Clough as Miles Reed
* [[Alice Carter (actress)|Alice Carter]] as Kim McCauley
* Alice Carter as Kim McCauley
* [[Robert Desiderio]] as Dr. Banks
* [[Robert Desiderio]] as Dr. Banks
* [[Zakes Mokae]] as Dr. Banumbra
* [[Zakes Mokae]] as Dr. Banumbra
* [[Ryan Cash]] as Frankie Slovak
* Ryan Cash as Frankie Slovak
* [[Rutanya Alda]] as Mama Slovak
* [[Brandis Kemp]] as Aunt Rose


==Reception==
==Reception==
''Gross Anatomy'' was released domestically on October 20, 1989, earning $2,830,387 in 853 theaters during its opening weekend. After its theatrical run, the film brought in a total of $11,604,598 at the domestic box office.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gross Anatomy (1989)|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=grossanatomy.htm|work=[[IMDb]]|publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]]|accessdate=January 25, 2013}}</ref>
''Gross Anatomy'' was released domestically on October 20, 1989, earning $2,830,387 in 853 theaters during its opening weekend. After its theatrical run, the film brought in a total of $11,604,598 at the domestic box office.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gross Anatomy (1989)|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=grossanatomy.htm|work=[[IMDb]]|publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]]|access-date=January 25, 2013}}</ref>

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Upon its initial release, the film received mixed to negative critical response. [[Roger Ebert]] of the ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' gave the film a three-star review stating, "Most of the major events in the movie can be anticipated, but they are played with a genuine grace."<ref>{{cite web|last=Ebert|first=Roger|title=Gross Anatomy|url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/gross-anatomy-1989|publisher=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]|access-date=November 3, 2021|date=October 20, 1989}}</ref> [[Janet Maslin]] of ''[[The New York Times]]'' also gave the film a positive review, describing the film as "mostly funny and engaging."<ref>{{cite web|last=Maslin|first=Janet|title=Med School Madness In 'Gross Anatomy'|url=https://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=950DE5DB133EF933A15753C1A96F948260|work=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=January 25, 2013|date=October 20, 1989}}</ref> It holds a rating of 36% on [[Rotten Tomatoes]] based on 11 reviews.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/gross_anatomy|title = Gross Anatomy|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|access-date=July 2, 2022}}</ref>


==See also==
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Upon its initial release, the film received mixed to negative critical response. [[Roger Ebert]] of the ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' gave the film a three-star review stating, "Most of the major events in the movie can be anticipated, but they are played with a genuine grace."<ref>{{cite web|last=Ebert|first=Roger|title=Gross Anatomy|url=http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19891020/REVIEWS/910200302/1023|publisher=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]|accessdate=January 25, 2013|date=October 20, 1989}}</ref> [[Janet Maslin]] of ''[[The New York Times]]'' also gave the film a positive review, describing the film as "mostly funny and engaging."<ref>{{cite web|last=Maslin|first=Janet|title=Med School Madness In 'Gross Anatomy'|url=https://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=950DE5DB133EF933A15753C1A96F948260|publisher=[[The New York Times]]|accessdate=January 25, 2013|date=October 20, 1989}}</ref> It holds a rating of 30% on [[Rotten Tomatoes]] based on 10 reviews.<ref>https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/gross_anatomy</ref>
* ''[[Doogie Howser, M.D.]]''
* ''[[ER (TV series)|ER]]''


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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{{Thom Eberhardt}}
{{Thom Eberhardt}}


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Latest revision as of 20:52, 28 August 2024

Gross Anatomy
Theatrical release poster
Directed byThom Eberhardt
Screenplay by
Story by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySteve Yaconelli
Edited by
Music byDavid Newman
Production
companies
Distributed byBuena Vista Pictures Distribution
Release date
  • October 20, 1989 (1989-10-20)
Running time
109 min.
LanguageEnglish
Budget$8.5 million[1]
Box office$11,604,598

Gross Anatomy is a 1989 American medical comedy-drama film directed by Thom Eberhardt from a screenplay by Ron Nyswaner and Mark Spragg. The film stars Matthew Modine, Daphne Zuniga, and Christine Lahti.

Gross Anatomy was released in the United States by Touchstone Pictures on October 20, 1989.

Plot

[edit]

Joe Slovak is a brilliant freshman medical school student whose nonconformist approach to life is tested when he enrolls in gross anatomy, the toughest course in med school. His schoolfriends and lab partners include Kim, a pregnant woman; Miles, a buttoned-down blue-blood; Laurie, an overly ambitious student determined to make it; and David, an overanalyzer who is also his roommate.

Joe's freewheeling, independent style immediately causes problems in the classroom, beginning with his constantly arriving late to class and using a door marked as "Do not enter", all of which annoy the class instructor Dr. Banumbra. Joe's antics become more serious, and put him at odds with the demanding department head, Dr. Woodruff, after Joe jokes about a cadaver in a disrespectful manner, prompting Woodruff to remind him that the bodies in the gross anatomy course were real people who donated their bodies to science and deserve respect. After Joe allows his roommate David to glance at his answers on an examination, Woodruff questions whether her easygoing "class rebel" has what it takes to be a doctor.

Meanwhile, Joe falls in love with his lab partner Laurie, who won't let anything, especially romance, interfere with her plans. While Joe's never done anything by the book, he proves he does have what it takes to succeed — without changing his ways. However, Joe's ways and the ways of medicine come to a head twice, once when he discovers David has been taking amphetamines, which leads to his expulsion when he passes out in class and Joe reveals this to Dr. Woodruff. The other time is when Joe is ordered to do an extra credit assignment by Dr. Woodruff involving a complex diagnosis. Joe correctly diagnoses it as a serious, difficult-to-treat chronic illness and learns the patient is Dr. Woodruff herself.

Joe returns to class and his teammates help him get caught up with his studies. Kim goes into labor when the group is on the road, forcing them to deliver the baby in a truck stop. Joe takes the final exam, then is told that Dr. Woodruff died that morning. This renews Joe's dedication to learning medicine and he takes his studies and his future more seriously. He and Laurie successfully pass their first year of medical school and Kim vows to return. Although Miles ends up with lower grades than Laurie and Joe, he has also passed.

Cast

[edit]

Reception

[edit]

Gross Anatomy was released domestically on October 20, 1989, earning $2,830,387 in 853 theaters during its opening weekend. After its theatrical run, the film brought in a total of $11,604,598 at the domestic box office.[2]

Upon its initial release, the film received mixed to negative critical response. Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film a three-star review stating, "Most of the major events in the movie can be anticipated, but they are played with a genuine grace."[3] Janet Maslin of The New York Times also gave the film a positive review, describing the film as "mostly funny and engaging."[4] It holds a rating of 36% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 11 reviews.[5]

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "Gross Anatomy". AFI Catalog of Feature Films. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  2. ^ "Gross Anatomy (1989)". IMDb. Box Office Mojo. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  3. ^ Ebert, Roger (October 20, 1989). "Gross Anatomy". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  4. ^ Maslin, Janet (October 20, 1989). "Med School Madness In 'Gross Anatomy'". The New York Times. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  5. ^ "Gross Anatomy". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
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