The National Health
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
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Lynn Redgrave
Played Nurse Sweet / Nurse …
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Colin Blakely
Played Edward Loach
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Eleanor Bron
Played Mr. Carr / Senior Su…
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Donald Sinden
Played Mr. Carr / Senior Su…
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Jim Dale
Played Barnet / Dr. Neil Bo…
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Bob Hoskins
Played Foster
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David Hutcheson
Played Mackie
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Mervyn Johns
Played Rees
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Bert Palmer
Played Flegg
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Clive Swift
Played Ash
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Gillian Barge
Played Dr. Bird
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George Browne
Played The Chaplain
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Patience Collier
Played The Lady Visitor
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Jumoke Debayo
Played Nurse Lake
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Robert Gillespie
Played Tyler
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John Hamill
Played Kenny
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Maureen Pryor
Played The Matron
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Sheila Scott-Wilkens…
Played Nurse Powell / Cleo …
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Neville Aurelius
Played Leyland / Monk
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Don Hawkins
Played Les
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James Hazeldine
Played Student Doctor
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Richie Stewart
Played Mortuary Attendant
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Graham Weston
Played Michael
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Dandy Nichols
Played Hospital radio annou…
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