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The National Health

The National Health

(1973)

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.

Featured Crew

  1. Director : Jack Gold
  2. Producer : Terry Glinwood,Ned Sherrin
  3. Cast : Lynn Redgrave,Colin Blakely,Eleanor Bron,Donald Sinden,Jim Dale,Bob Hoskins,David Hutcheson,Mervyn Johns,Bert Palmer,Clive Swift,Gillian Barge,George Browne,Patience Collier,Jumoke Debayo,Robert Gillespie,John Hamill,Maureen Pryor,Sheila Scott-Wilkenson,Neville Aurelius,Don Hawkins,James Hazeldine,Richie Stewart,Graham Weston,Dandy Nichols

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Original TitleThe National Health

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1973-03-06

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 38m

Production CompaniesVirgin Films

Genres

  • Comedy

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