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Mental: A History of the Madhouse (2010): Cast

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Mental: A History of the Madhouse is a 2010 documentary directed by Chris Boulding, starring Tamsin Greig as Narrator, Maggi Chapman and Peter Barham. It runs 59 minutes.

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Released
Runtime
59 min
Director
Chris Boulding
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mental: A History of the Madhouse About?

The premise of Mental: A History of the Madhouse without spoilers.

The film chronicles the closure of Britain’s mental asylums, which once housed 150,000 people in 120 institutions after World II. Today, former patients—now service users—live in the community and the hospitals have vanished. Testimonies from patients, nurses and doctors examine the shift in attitudes toward mental illness over sixty years.

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Cast & crew

Mental: A History of the Madhouse Cast & Characters

Tamsin Greig leads the cast as Narrator, with Maggi Chapman and Peter Barham. Directed by Chris Boulding.

From the director

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One more film directed by Chris Boulding: Rise of the Supergamer.

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Mental: A History of the Madhouse FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mental: A History of the Madhouse, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mental: A History of the Madhouse?

Mental: A History of the Madhouse runs 59 minutes.

When was Mental: A History of the Madhouse released?

Mental: A History of the Madhouse was released on May 25, 2010.

Who directed Mental: A History of the Madhouse?

Mental: A History of the Madhouse was directed by Chris Boulding.

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Who is in the cast of Mental: A History of the Madhouse?

Mental: A History of the Madhouse stars Tamsin Greig as Narrator, Maggi Chapman and Peter Barham.

Does Mental: A History of the Madhouse have a post-credit scene?

No. Mental: A History of the Madhouse has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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