Nurse
Synopsis
Michael Learned plays Mary Benjamin, a recently widowed woman who, confronted with her son's departure for college, decides to resume her career as a head nurse in a Manhattan hospital in this pilot movie for the short-lived TV series.
Top Cast
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Michael Learned
Mary Benjamin
Robert Reed
Dr. Kenneth Rose
Tom Aldredge
Kelly O'Brien
Antonio Fargas
Marshall Gripps
Hattie Winston
Toni Gillette
Jon Matthews
Chip Benjamin
Luke Reilly
Dr. John Benson
Leora Dana
Celia O'Brien
Ron McLarty
Mike O'Brien
Cynthia Belgrave
Mrs. Donovan
Ruth Rivera
Ana Sanchez
Hortensia Colorado
Mrs. Losada
Jodi Long
Gail
Bonnie Hellman
Penny
Barton Heyman
Hody Warner
Madge West
Mrs. Vance
Scotty Bloch
Christine Belser
Joanna Merlin
Nan Riley
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lowell Rich
- Screenplay & Story
- Peggy Anderson, Sue Grafton
- Original Score
- Charles Gross
- Original Title
- Nurse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Viacom Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lowell Rich
Peggy Anderson, Sue Grafton
Charles Gross
Peter Sova
Eric Albertson
Robert Halmi Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Sue Grafton
Writer
Robert Halmi Sr.
Producer
Charles Gross
Original Music Composer
Peter Sova
Director of Photography
Eric Albertson
Editor
David Lowell Rich
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nurse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nurse about?
Michael Learned plays Mary Benjamin, a recently widowed woman who, confronted with her son's departure for college, decides to resume her career as a head nurse in a Manhattan hospital in this pilot movie for the short-lived TV series.
Who directed Nurse?
Nurse was directed by David Lowell Rich.
Who stars in Nurse?
The principal cast of Nurse includes Michael Learned, Robert Reed, Tom Aldredge, Antonio Fargas, Hattie Winston.
When was Nurse released and how long is it?
Nurse was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Nurse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nurse was composed by Charles Gross.
Is Nurse based on a book or true story?
Nurse is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peggy Anderson".