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.
as Nurse Sweet / Nurse Betty Martin
as Edward Loach
as Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd
as Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd
as Barnet / Dr. Neil Boyd
as Foster
as Mackie
as Rees
as Flegg
as Ash
as Dr. Bird
as The Chaplain
as The Lady Visitor
as Nurse Lake
as Tyler
as Kenny
as The Matron
as Nurse Powell / Cleo Norton
as Leyland / Monk
as Les
as Student Doctor
as Mortuary Attendant
as Michael
as Hospital radio announcer (uncredited)
