Florence Nightingale
"The fact-based story of the pioneer of nursing known as 'the Lady with the Lamp'."
Originally released in 1985. Florence Nightingale is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Daryl Duke. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jaclyn Smith, Claire Bloom, and Timothy Dalton
Synopsis
This is the fact-based story of an aristocratic woman who defies Victorian society to reform hospital sanitation and to define the nursing profession as it is known today. After volunteering to travel to Scutari to care for the wounded soldiers, who are victims of the Crimean war, she finds herself very unwelcome and faces great opposition for her new way of thinking. However through her selfless acts of caring, she quickly becomes known as 'The Lady with the Lamp', the caring nurse whose shadow soldiers kiss.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 7, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jaclyn Smith
as Florence Nightingale
Claire Bloom
as Fanny Nightingale
Timothy Dalton
as Richard Milnes
Timothy West
as Russell
Peter McEnery
as Sidney Herbert
Stephan Chase
as Dr. Sutherland
Jeremy Brett
as William Nightingale
Jeremy Child
as Dr. Hall
Brian Cox
as Dr. McGregor
Lesley Dunlop
as Joanne
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cypress Point Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florence Nightingale about?
This is the fact-based story of an aristocratic woman who defies Victorian society to reform hospital sanitation and to define the nursing profession as it is known today. After volunteering to tra...
Who directed Florence Nightingale?
Florence Nightingale was directed by Daryl Duke.
How long is Florence Nightingale?
Florence Nightingale has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was Florence Nightingale released?
Florence Nightingale was released on April 7, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Florence Nightingale?
The main cast of Florence Nightingale includes Jaclyn Smith, Claire Bloom, Timothy Dalton, Timothy West, Peter McEnery.