The National Health (1973)

The National Health (1973)

1973-03-06 United Kingdom 98 Min. PG-13
6.6 8 votes

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.

Cast

Lynn Redgrave is Nurse Sweet / Nurse Betty Martin
Nurse Sweet / Nurse Betty Martin
Eleanor Bron is Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd
Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd
Jim Dale is Barnet / Dr. Neil Boyd
Barnet / Dr. Neil Boyd
Donald Sinden is Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd
Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd
Bob Hoskins is Foster
Colin Blakely is Edward Loach
Edward Loach
Sheila Scott-Wilkenson is Nurse Powell / Cleo Norton
Nurse Powell / Cleo Norton