To see two actors, who were primarily comedy players, switch to playing serious roles, is interesting.
Norman Wisdom, who always portrayed the buffoon in his movies, plays his part in this, completely restrained from comedy... and he does it perfectly.
As does Fulton MacKay.
Two men, both dying from cancer, sharing a hospital room. Two men from different backgrounds, who are like chalk and cheese.
Norman plays the terrified patient, who is unable to comprehend his situation and Fulton plays a sardonic Scot, who bitter outlook is ever present.
The interactions between the two is perfectly played.
The other player in this scenario is Judi Dench. She plays a nursing sister, who tends to these two men in their final days. She is perfect in this role.
It is not a pleasant story and there is no happy ending, but it is a scenario that would be played out in every hospital on a regular basis.
Well worth a look.
Norman Wisdom, who always portrayed the buffoon in his movies, plays his part in this, completely restrained from comedy... and he does it perfectly.
As does Fulton MacKay.
Two men, both dying from cancer, sharing a hospital room. Two men from different backgrounds, who are like chalk and cheese.
Norman plays the terrified patient, who is unable to comprehend his situation and Fulton plays a sardonic Scot, who bitter outlook is ever present.
The interactions between the two is perfectly played.
The other player in this scenario is Judi Dench. She plays a nursing sister, who tends to these two men in their final days. She is perfect in this role.
It is not a pleasant story and there is no happy ending, but it is a scenario that would be played out in every hospital on a regular basis.
Well worth a look.