The Feminine Touch (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1956, The Feminine Touch is a drama film directed by Pat Jackson, running about 91 minutes. “The public and private lives of 5 girls, who start out as student nurses in the National Health service during the 1950's.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following a group of five very different student nurses during their first year of training at an NHS hospital in London called St. Augustine’s Hospital (filmed at Guy's Hospital), where they live in a dormitory. Susan (Belinda Lee) is reliable and sensible; Pat (Delphi Lawrence) is flighty and open; Maureen (Adrienne Corri) is Irish and loud; Ann (Henryetta Edwards) is a typical public school girl; and Liz (Barbara Archer) comes from a typical working class background. As they get to know each other, they bond in spite of their differences.
Who’s in it. The Feminine Touch stars George Baker as Dr Jim Alcott, Belinda Lee as Nurse Susan Richards, Delphi Lawrence as Nurse Pat Martin and Adrienne Corri as Nurse Maureen O'Brien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Feminine Touch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Feminine Touch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Feminine Touch tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Feminine Touch (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Feminine Touch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Feminine Touch worth watching?
- The Feminine Touch holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Feminine Touch?
- The Feminine Touch stars George Baker, Belinda Lee, Delphi Lawrence, Adrienne Corri and Mandy Miller.
- When was The Feminine Touch released?
- The Feminine Touch was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.