Open Heart
Synopsis
Things appear to be looking up for a cash-strapped, regional hospital when it hires a reputedly brilliant cardiac surgeon to head up its pediatric cardiac surgery unit. But when increasing numbers of children begin dying on the operating table, the unit's top O.R. nurse begins to suspect that the new surgeon is not as experienced as everyone has been lead to believe. She finds herself alone, faced with jeopardizing the career she loves by taking on the powers that be and blowing the whistle on the influential surgeon and the harrowing goings-on at the hospital.
Top Cast
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Megan Follows
Sherry Cardinal
Raoul Bhaneja
Alan Kenning
Kim Roberts
Lynn Riddick
Nicole Maillet
Katie Cardinal
Roxanne Jean
Lise Beauchamps
Russell Yuen
Peter Lee
Vincent Walsh
Mark Gover
Karl Pruner
Dale Wyman
Joseph Ziegler
Gunther Bericht
Athena Lamarre
Tanya Mallory
Lisa Gallant
Karen Blackstock
Lita Llewellyn
Nikki
Victoria Snow
Marjorie Bain
Kate Lynch
Violet Wells
Ilkay Silk
Counselor
Krista Laveck
Stana Popescu
Sebastian MacLean
Danil Popescu
Olivia Yap
Lee Ming
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurie Lynd
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond Storey
- Original Score
- Robert Carli
- Original Title
- Open Heart
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Barna-Alper Productions, CTF | FCT, Canada Broadcasting Corporation, Movie Central
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurie Lynd
Raymond Storey
Robert Carli
Charlotte Disher
Laszlo Barna, Timothy M. Hogan, Phyllis Platt, Brian Dennis
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond Storey
Writer
Laurie Lynd
Director
Maureen Sless
Production Design
Charlotte Disher
Editor
Brian Dennis
Producer
Chris J. O'Neil
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Open Heart
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What is Open Heart about?
Things appear to be looking up for a cash-strapped, regional hospital when it hires a reputedly brilliant cardiac surgeon to head up its pediatric cardiac surgery unit. But when increasing numbers of children begin dying on the operating table, the unit's top O.R. nurse begins to suspect that the new surgeon is not as experienced as everyone has been lead to believe. She finds herself alone, faced with jeopardizing the career she loves by taking on the powers that be and blowing the whistle on the influential surgeon and the harrowing goings-on at the hospital.
Who directed Open Heart?
Open Heart was directed by Laurie Lynd.
Who stars in Open Heart?
The principal cast of Open Heart includes Megan Follows, Raoul Bhaneja, Kim Roberts, Nicole Maillet, Roxanne Jean.
When was Open Heart released and how long is it?
Open Heart was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Open Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Open Heart was composed by Robert Carli.