On Call to a Nation (1958)
This is about doctors - and the National Health Service as they see it.
Casting real doctors instead of actors, this film uses scripted scenarios and interviews to see the National Health Service through their eyes. The documentary also shows that there is still division among doctors as to whether the NHS was a sound idea in the first place.
Director: Richard Cawston
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: October 22, 1958
Cast
- Colin Wills - Commentary (voice)
Screenplay
Editing: Harry Hastings
Production: BBC
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Richard Cawston
More Films in Genre: Drama, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is On Call to a Nation about?
- Casting real doctors instead of actors, this film uses scripted scenarios and interviews to see the National Health Service through their eyes. The documentary also shows that there is still division among doctors as to whether the NHS was a sound idea in the first place.
- Who directed On Call to a Nation?
- On Call to a Nation was directed by Richard Cawston.
- Who stars in On Call to a Nation?
- On Call to a Nation stars Colin Wills.
- How long is On Call to a Nation?
- On Call to a Nation has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is On Call to a Nation?
- On Call to a Nation is a Drama, Documentary film.