Operation Heartbeat
"A surgeon on trial for murder: accused of taking one life...to save another."
Originally released in 1969. Operation Heartbeat is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Boris Sagal.
Starring Richard Bradford, Edward G. Robinson, and James Daly
Synopsis
Lawsuits fly when a widow believes a gifted surgeon allowed her husband to die so his heart could be transplanted into the doctor's ailing mentor and friend. Operation Heartbeat was the pilot movie for the TV series Medical Center.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 17, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Bradford
as Dr. Joseph Gannon
Edward G. Robinson
as Dr. Lee Forestman
James Daly
as Dr. Paul Lochner
Kim Stanley
as Joanna Hanson
Maurice Evans
as Dr. Easler
Kevin McCarthy
as Clifford Coswell
J.D. Cannon
as Thomas Jarris
William Windom
as Raymond Hanson
Shelley Fabares
as 'Mike' Carter
James Shigeta
as Chief Resident
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- MGM Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Operation Heartbeat about?
Lawsuits fly when a widow believes a gifted surgeon allowed her husband to die so his heart could be transplanted into the doctor's ailing mentor and friend. Operation Heartbeat was the pilot movie...
Who directed Operation Heartbeat?
Operation Heartbeat was directed by Boris Sagal.
How long is Operation Heartbeat?
Operation Heartbeat has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Operation Heartbeat released?
Operation Heartbeat was released on April 17, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Operation Heartbeat?
The main cast of Operation Heartbeat includes Richard Bradford, Edward G. Robinson, James Daly, Kim Stanley, Maurice Evans.