Intensive Care (1982)
When Denis Midgley's father is rushed to hospital, Midgley drops everything to be by his side. They've never really got on, so Midgley wants to be sure he's there if his father ever regains consciousness. As he hates his job as a schoolteacher, and his home-life with his wife, her senile mother and their insolent teenage son, he has no qualms about lingering around the hospital. But as days turn into weeks, his father obstinately refuses to 'slip away', and Denis' motivation for staying by his father's bedside has more and more to do with Valery, a young nurse.
Director: Gavin Millar
Genre: Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: November 9, 1982
Cast
- Alan Bennett - Denis Midgley
- Thora Hird - Aunty Kitty
- Helen Fraser - Joyce Midgley
- Julie Walters - Valery
- David Major - Colin Midgley
- Elizabeth Spriggs - Alice Duckworth
- Frank Crompton - Frank Midgley
- Kirk Wild - Denis as a Boy
- Alison Lloyd - Denis' Mother
- Jeanne Doree - Joyce's Mother
Screenplay
Music: Jim Parker
Cinematography: Nat Crosby
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gavin Millar
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Intensive Care about?
- When Denis Midgley's father is rushed to hospital, Midgley drops everything to be by his side. They've never really got on, so Midgley wants to be sure he's there if his father ever regains consciousness. As he hates his job as a schoolteacher, and his home-life with his wife, her senile mother and their insolent teenage son, he has no qualms about lingering around the hospital. But as days turn into weeks, his father obstinately refuses to 'slip away', and Denis' motivation for staying by his father's bedside has more and more to do with Valery, a young nurse.
- Who directed Intensive Care?
- Intensive Care was directed by Gavin Millar.
- Who stars in Intensive Care?
- Intensive Care stars Alan Bennett, Thora Hird, Helen Fraser, Julie Walters, David Major, Elizabeth Spriggs.
- How long is Intensive Care?
- Intensive Care has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Intensive Care?
- Intensive Care is a Comedy, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Intensive Care produced?
- Intensive Care was produced in United Kingdom.