About this movie
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.
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london, england
based on play or musical
hospital
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Questions about The National Health
How long is The National Health?
The National Health has a runtime of 1h 38m (1 hour and 38 minutes).
Who directed The National Health?
The National Health was directed by Jack Gold and released in 1973.
What genre is The National Health?
The National Health is a Comedy film (1973).
Who stars in The National Health?
The cast of The National Health includes Lynn Redgrave, Colin Blakely, Eleanor Bron, Donald Sinden, Jim Dale.
What is the TMDB rating for The National Health?
The National Health has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 12 votes.
