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The National Health (1973)
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.
Updated May 28 2020
Cast
Colin Blakely
Edward Loach
Gillian Barge
Lynn Redgrave
Nurse Sweet / Nurse Betty Martin
Clive Swift
Donald Sinden
Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd
Patience Collier
Jim Dale
Barnet / Dr. Neil Boyd
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Crew
John Coquillon
Cinematography
Carl Davis
Music
Terry Glinwood
Producer
Jack Gold
Director
Peter Nichols
Theatre Play
Peter Nichols
Screenplay
Ned Sherrin
Producer
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