HealtH (also known as Health and H.E.A.L.T.H.) is a 1980 film directed by Robert Altman. Generally considered to be one of Altman's more underrated movies, HealtH takes a satirical look behind the scenes at a health-food convention at a Florida luxury hotel, where a powerful political organization is deciding upon its new president. This election, however, is not unscathed by backroom deals and scandal. In the middle of the skullduggery is a no-n...
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HealtH (also known as Health and H.E.A.L.T.H.) is a 1980 film directed by Robert Altman. Generally considered to be one of Altman's more underrated movies, HealtH takes a satirical look behind the scenes at a health-food convention at a Florida luxury hotel, where a powerful political organization is deciding upon its new president. This election, however, is not unscathed by backroom deals and scandal. In the middle of the skullduggery is a no-nonsense hotel events manager (Woodard).
It is an ensemble film starring Carol Burnett, Glenda Jackson, James Garner, Lauren Bacall, and Paul Dooley. It was written by Robert Altman, Frank Barhydt, and Paul Dooley.
Produced by 20th Century Fox, the film was dumped by its studio, barely released, and never released on VHS or DVD. However, it did turn up occasionally on premium and movie channels, including Fox Movie Channel.
This film marks the first time Robert Altman collaborated with writer Frank Barhydt, who later had a bit part as...
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