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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.
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- verified Status: Released
- calendar_month Release Date: 1973-03-06
- video_camera_front Companies Virgin Films
- timer Runtime: 98 Mins
- star Rating: 6.8 / 10
- favorite Likes: 11 Likes
- info IMDB ID tt0070436
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The National Health (1973) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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smart_display Cast
Lynn Redgrave
Nurse Sweet / Nurse Betty Martin
Colin Blakely
Edward Loach
Eleanor Bron
Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd
Donald Sinden
Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd
Jim Dale
Barnet / Dr. Neil Boyd
Bob Hoskins
Foster
David Hutcheson
Mackie
Mervyn Johns
Rees
Bert Palmer
Flegg
Clive Swift
Ash
Gillian Barge
Dr. Bird
George Browne
The Chaplain
Patience Collier
The Lady Visitor
Jumoke Debayo
Nurse Lake
Robert Gillespie
Tyler
John Hamill
Kenny
Maureen Pryor
The Matron
Sheila Scott-Wilkenson
Nurse Powell / Cleo Norton
Neville Aurelius
Leyland / Monk
Don Hawkins
Les
James Hazeldine
Student Doctor
Richie Stewart
Mortuary Attendant
Graham Weston
Michael
Dandy Nichols
Hospital radio announcer (uncredited)
groups Crew
Jack Gold
Director
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
John Coquillon
Director of Photography
Peter Nichols
Screenplay
Peter Nichols
Theatre Play
Terry Glinwood
Producer
Ned Sherrin
Producer
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