The National Health
Synopsis
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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The National Health (1973) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-07
Top Cast
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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
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Nichols
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- The National Health
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Virgin Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Gold
Peter Nichols
Carl Davis
John Coquillon
Ned Sherrin, Terry Glinwood
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Gold
Director
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
John Coquillon
Director of Photography
Ned Sherrin
Producer
Peter Nichols
Screenplay
Terry Glinwood
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The National Health
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What is The National Health about?
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.
Who directed The National Health?
The National Health was directed by Jack Gold.
Who stars in The National Health?
The principal cast of The National Health includes Lynn Redgrave, Colin Blakely, Eleanor Bron, Donald Sinden, Jim Dale.
When was The National Health released and how long is it?
The National Health was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The National Health?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The National Health was composed by Carl Davis.