The National Health
movie
Released March 06, 1973
Genres:
Overview
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.
Cast
Lynn Redgrave
as
Nurse Sweet / Nurse Betty Martin
Colin Blakely
as
Edward Loach
Eleanor Bron
as
Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd
Donald Sinden
as
Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd
Jim Dale
as
Barnet / Dr. Neil Boyd
Bob Hoskins
as
Foster
David Hutcheson
as
Mackie
Mervyn Johns
as
Rees
Bert Palmer
as
Flegg
Clive Swift
as
Ash
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Gillian Barge
as
Dr. Bird
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George Browne
as
The Chaplain
