poster

The National Health

66% | Mar 06, 1973 | Comedy

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.

Featured Crew

Jack Gold
Director
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer

Cast

actor1
Lynn Redgrave
Nurse Sweet / Nurse Betty Martin
actor1
Eleanor Bron
Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd
actor1
Jim Dale
Barnet / Dr. Neil Boyd
actor1
Donald Sinden
Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd

Images