A Case of Need

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:novel
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:film
gptkbp:author gptkb:Michael_Crichton
gptkb:Medical_School
gptkbp:awards gptkb:none
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:novel
gptkbp:character gptkb:Dr._Peter_B._Houghton
gptkb:Dr._Richard_Houghton
gptkb:Dr._William_Houghton
gptkb:Detective_John_O'_Connor
gptkb:Dr._Judith_Houghton
gptkbp:character_arc redemption
gptkbp:character_development gptkb:significant
gptkb:complex
complex characters
gptkbp:character_motivation gptkb:justice
gptkbp:character_relationships gptkb:moral_ambiguity
dynamic
internal
complicated
interpersonal
ethical choices
gptkbp:character_traits gptkb:intelligence
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:Michael_D._Margulies
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:murder_mystery
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_analysis explores moral dilemmas
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:significant
discussion on medical practices
gptkbp:cultural_references medical practices
gptkbp:demographics adult viewers
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Richard_A._Colla
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Lifetime_Television
gptkbp:editor gptkb:Michael_Brown
gptkbp:ended open-ended
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Los_Angeles
gptkbp:genre gptkb:drama
medical thriller
gptkbp:has_backstory detailed
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label A Case of Need
gptkbp:influenced_artists gptkb:Agatha_Christie
gptkb:mystery
gptkb:thriller
medical drama
gptkbp:influenced_by real-life medical cases
medical dramas
gptkbp:influences real-life events
gptkbp:inspiration personal experiences
gptkbp:inspired_by medical dramas
gptkbp:isbn 978-0062271004
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:language_spoken realistic
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Dr._John_Berry
gptkbp:motif medical malpractice
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:David_Shire
gptkbp:narrative external
omniscient
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person
foreshadowing
mystery thriller
gptkbp:page_count 384
gptkbp:plot gptkb:murder_mystery
flashbacks
non-linear
gptkbp:plot_summary A medical mystery involving a doctor accused of murder.
gptkbp:plot_twist unexpected
gptkbp:premiered_on Lifetime
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:David_A._Rosemont
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Cineplex-Odeon_Films
gptkbp:protagonist gptkb:surgery
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:1968
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Harper_&_Row
gptkbp:reader_demographic high
adult readers
thought-provoking
gptkbp:release_date April 20, 1996
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1972
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:1996
gptkbp:resolution satisfying
gptkbp:runtime 120 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:John_J._Mc_Greevey
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Boston
gptkbp:setting_time 1960s
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Diane_Wiest
gptkb:Michael_Mc_Kean
gptkb:Jeffrey_Donovan
gptkb:Anne_Heche
gptkbp:symbolism life and death
gptkbp:target_audience adults
gptkbp:thematic_element justice and morality
gptkbp:theme gptkb:justice
truth
family dynamics
medical ethics
gptkbp:title gptkb:The_Terminal_Man
gptkbp:viewership high ratings on Lifetime
gptkbp:viewing_platform gptkb:Lifetime_Network
gptkbp:writing_style suspenseful
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Michael_Crichton
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5