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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) &
Frank Barhydt (written by) ...
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Genre:
Comedy more
User Comments:
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

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

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Dick Cavett (playing himself) is heard listening to the Tonight Show in his hotel room. 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:
Chick and Thin more

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Good Altman, 14 July 2005
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Author: spectre316-1 from USA

Having only seen two of his pictures previously, I've come to terms with Altman. Before, though, I always labeled his style of film-making "boring." You just have to be in the right mind to appreciate his crazy genius.

"HealtH" is fairly underrated, and very questionably out of print. In fact, I don't think it's ever even been issued to VHS. Why is that? When all of these crappy films get DVD releases daily, this one is left behind for no good reason? Honestly, I had no real problems with this film. It was, for the most part, consistently amusing and funny. Almost all of the scenes are mysteriously interesting for some reason, be it the wonderful dialogue or the subtle performances. There is real skill here.

And Paul Dooley's stint on the bottom of the pool halfway through is fascinating.

If you can, try to find a copy of this forgotten little gem. It's not perfect, but it's much better than most of the sludge out there getting DVD releases. Hell, I'd be happy with a nice VHS copy of this thing.

It's often on the Fox Movie Channel, though, so look out for it.

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