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Minor Complications

1980-11-18 · 75 min · Not rated

Drama · TV Movie

Kay Gilbert goes into hospital for a minor operation which goes badly wrong. Based on an actual case, this play tells the story of her fight for compensation.

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Directors
Moira Armstrong
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Paola DionisottiPaola DionisottiKay
David HargreavesDavid HargreavesDavid
Bernard HolleyBernard HolleyDr Whitemore
Benjamin WhitrowBenjamin WhitrowPhillips
Charles KayCharles KayBrunston
Daniel GerrollDaniel GerrollFerguson
Barbara LaurensonSister
Maggie OllerenshawMaggie OllerenshawStaff nurse
Paul BrookePaul BrookeMornington
Elizabeth ChoiceConsultant
Stephen ChurchettStephen ChurchettDr Lacey
April WalkerSylvia
Susan Bovell'Illegible' doctor
Sarah WhitlockNurse
Guy HassanHouseman

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