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The National Health

6.8/10

Release: 06/03/1973

Duration: 1h 38m

The National Health

Peter Nichols adapted his own hit play to the screen, based on his experiences in hospitals. A riotous black comedy that's as timely today as ever, it contrasts the appalling conditions in a overcrowded London hospital with a soap opera playing on the televisions there. In an ingenious touch, the same actors appear in the "real" story as well as the "TV" one, thus blurring the distinctions even further. Jack Gould directs such outstanding British actors as Lynn Redgrave, Colin Blakely, Eleanor Bron, Jim Dale, Donald Sinden, Mervyn Johns, and, in only his second film, Bob Hoskins. The renowned Carl Davis composed the score.

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Director:Jack Gold

Writers

| Screenplay:Peter Nichols
| Theatre Play:Peter Nichols

Production

Virgin Films

Cast

Lynn Redgrave

Lynn Redgrave

Nurse Sweet / Nur..

Colin Blakely

Colin Blakely

Edward Loach

Eleanor Bron

Eleanor Bron

Mr. Carr / Senior..

Donald Sinden

Donald Sinden

Mr. Carr / Senior..

Jim Dale

Jim Dale

Barnet / Dr. Neil..

George Browne

George Browne

The Chaplain

Patience Collier

Patience Collie..

The Lady Visitor

Jumoke Debayo

Jumoke Debayo

Nurse Lake

Maureen Pryor

Maureen Pryor

The Matron

Sheila Scott-Wilkenson

Sheila Scott-Wi..

Nurse Powell / Cl..

Neville Aurelius

Neville Aureliu..

Leyland / Monk

James Hazeldine

James Hazeldine

Student Doctor

Richie Stewart

Richie Stewart

Mortuary Attendan..

Dandy Nichols

Dandy Nichols

Hospital radio an..

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