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HealtH (1980) -- A medical breakthrough in England could help keep the breast cancer gene from being passed on to future generations. Teri Okita reports.
HealtH (1980) -- Meg Oliver reports on fending off cardiovascular disease with vitamins; the link between obesity and sugar intake; and scientists find a gene that's able to stop cancerous cells from multiplying.
HealtH (1980) -- Meg Oliver reports on new guidelines for asthma treatment; how foot examinations can detect early-stage melanoma; and asthma rates among 9/11 workers.
HealtH (1980) -- Meg Oliver reports on the benefits of gastric bypass surgery; how light exercise can improve overall health; and the how weight loss can act as a precursor to Alzheimer's disease.
HealtH (1980) -- A recent study found that it is easier for a patient seeking botox treatment to get an appointment than a patient who is concerned about a potentially cancerous mole. Dr. Sean Kenniff reports.

Overview

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Director:
Robert Altman
Writers:
Robert Altman (written by) &
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Genre:
Comedy more
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Cast

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Carol Burnett ... Gloria Burbank

Glenda Jackson ... Isabella Garnell

James Garner ... Harry Wolff

Lauren Bacall ... Esther Brill
Paul Dooley ... Dr. Gil Gainey
Donald Moffat ... Colonel Cody

Henry Gibson ... Bobby Hammer
Diane Stilwell ... Willow Wertz
MacIntyre Dixon ... Fred Munson

Alfre Woodard ... Sally Benbow
Ann Ryerson ... Dr. Ruth Ann Jackie
Margery Bond ... Daisy Bell
Georgann Johnson ... Lily Bell
Mina Kolb ... Iris Bell

Allan F. Nicholls ... Jake Jacobs (as Allan Nicholls)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
H.E.A.L.T.H. (USA) (alternative spelling)
Health (USA) (alternative spelling)
Health! (USA) (alternative spelling)
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Runtime:
105 min | 100 min (FMC Library Print)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Australia:M | USA:PG
Filming Locations:
Don Cesar Hotel - 3400 Gulf Boulevard, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA more
Company:
Lions Gate Films more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Has never been released on video or DVD due to a music clearance issue. more
Quotes:
Bobby Hammer: The breast that feeds the baby rules the world. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "The Directors: The Films of Robert Altman (#2.9)" (2001) more
Soundtrack:
Health more

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A film way ahead of its time...., 30 September 2005
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Author: rngmasta from United States

This was the very first film I was in as an actor. Robert Altman himself chose me as "The Carrot" after casting director Rick Sparks suggested me for the role. The total experience filming was nothing but positive. Mr. Altman was a delight to work with and watch him gleefully direct his cast of repertory actors. The film was "shelved" for a few years before it was finally released nationwide in limited release. His films are more for "groupies" who "get" his brand of humor, where today Christopher Guest's improvisational films featuring a "rep" group of actors seem to be more widely accepted and understood. Mr. Altman is a sincere passionate director and lets his ensemble of players breathe life into the improvisational scenes. Carol Burnett is a class act on and off the screen. Glenda Jackson equals her. Lauren Bacall was more aloof. James Garner would spend hours signing autographs on the beach for the gallery of fans in the hot sun following the long hours of shooting. He is the consummate pro. Many people may not "get" HEALTH, but it was way ahead of its time and today would be a hit with the world's political scene more controversial as this cast of characters is. P.S. I played "the carrot" in the opening and closing scenes! how's that for getting "roots" as an actor?

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