On Call to a Nation
“This is about doctors - and the National Health Service as they see it.”
Synopsis
Casting real doctors instead of actors, this film uses scripted scenarios and interviews to see the National Health Service through their eyes. The documentary also shows that there is still division among doctors as to whether the NHS was a sound idea in the first place.
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- Director
- Richard Cawston
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Cawston
- Original Title
- On Call to a Nation
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Cawston
Richard Cawston
Harry Hastings
Richard Cawston
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Richard Cawston
Director
Richard Cawston
Producer
Richard Cawston
Writer
Harry Hastings
Editor
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What is On Call to a Nation about?
Casting real doctors instead of actors, this film uses scripted scenarios and interviews to see the National Health Service through their eyes. The documentary also shows that there is still division among doctors as to whether the NHS was a sound idea in the first place.
Who directed On Call to a Nation?
On Call to a Nation was directed by Richard Cawston.
Who stars in On Call to a Nation?
The principal cast of On Call to a Nation includes Colin Wills.
When was On Call to a Nation released and how long is it?
On Call to a Nation was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.