Movie

The National Health

★ 7.0(12)19731h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Jack Gold
Release date: 1973-03-06
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Virgin Films

The National Health — trailer

About The National Health

The National Health is a 1973 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Jack Gold, starring Lynn Redgrave, Colin Blakely and Eleanor Bron. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The National Health in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Nurse Sweet / Nurse Betty Martin

Colin Blakely

Edward Loach

Eleanor Bron

Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd

Donald Sinden

Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd

Jim Dale

Barnet / Dr. Neil Boyd

Bob Hoskins

Foster

David Hutcheson

Mackie

Mervyn Johns

Rees

Bert Palmer

Flegg

Clive Swift

Ash

Gillian Barge

Dr. Bird

George Browne

The Chaplain

Themes & keywords

london, englandbased on play or musicalhospital

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The National Health in Switzerland?+

The National Health is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The National Health on Netflix?+

The National Health is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is The National Health?+

The National Health has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in The National Health?+

The National Health stars Lynn Redgrave, Colin Blakely, Eleanor Bron, Donald Sinden and Jim Dale.

When did The National Health come out?+

The National Health is a 1973 movie directed by Jack Gold.

What genre is The National Health?+

The National Health is Comedy film.

Who directed The National Health?+

The National Health was directed by Jack Gold.