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Night Call Nurses

Name: Night Call Nurses
Director: Jonathan Kaplan
Released: 1972
Duration: 74 min

Representation Score

6.0/10

Fair

1972

Director

Jonathan Kaplan

Runtime

74 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Night Call Nurses is a period-specific genre piece reflecting the social tensions of the early 1970s. It highlights women's ability to drive the story by focusing on professional women in a chaotic environment. However, the film relies heavily on stereotypical portrayals. Mental health and political identities are depicted more as plot devices than nuanced, respectful representations. While the inclusion of racial and political elements adds tension, the narrative often treats these subjects as sources of disruption rather than structured critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Night Call Nurses have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

There are no clear LGBTQ+ characters or narratives in the film. The story focuses on traditional character types and relationships.

How does Night Call Nurses portray gender?

Fair

Women play key roles as the main characters managing a high-stress environment. However, their personalities are defined by traditional stereotypes like being 'perky' or 'responsible.'

How racially and ethnically diverse is Night Call Nurses?

Fair

Black revolutionaries are featured prominently in the film, contributing to racial tension. However, their depth and ability to influence the story is unclear.

How does Night Call Nurses represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores the social unrest of the 1970s through political radicalism. These figures appear to disrupt a traditional Western institution.

Does Night Call Nurses include disability representation?

Limited

The psychiatric setting requires showing mental health conditions. However, terms like 'nutty patients' suggest that neurodivergence is used for comedy or as a plot device.

Present on Screen

The film centers on a trio of professional women, giving them significant roles in a high-stress setting.
It captures the social and political tensions of the 1970s, particularly around racial movements.

Limited or Absent

Avoid using mental health conditions as comedic devices or mere plot obstacles.
Characters representing political figures and racial groups may lack depth or nuanced ability to act.
Traditional personality archetypes limit the complexity of the female protagonists.

Official Synopsis

The sweet and perky Barbara, the sunny Janis, and the responsible Sandra are a trio of young and attractive nurses who work in the psych ward at a hospital. The threesome really have their hands full dealing with nutty patients, creepy stalkers, and black revolutionaries

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