Tender Is the Heart
“Sometimes the gods punish us by answering our prayers.”
Synopsis
A doctor falls in love with his patient, a beautiful tennis star who has just been diagnosed with a condition from which she could die if she doesn't have an operation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul S. Parco
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul S. Parco
- Original Title
- Tender Is the Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul S. Parco
Paul S. Parco
Philip Hurn
Philip Hurn
Paul S. Parco
Department Leadership Roster
Paul S. Parco
Producer
Philip Hurn
Director of Photography
Philip Hurn
Editor
Paul S. Parco
Director
Paul S. Parco
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tender Is the Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tender Is the Heart about?
A doctor falls in love with his patient, a beautiful tennis star who has just been diagnosed with a condition from which she could die if she doesn't have an operation.
Who directed Tender Is the Heart?
Tender Is the Heart was directed by Paul S. Parco.
Who stars in Tender Is the Heart?
The principal cast of Tender Is the Heart includes Jennifer Gayle, Tracy Ryan, Alison Miller, Todd Holliday, Robert Eastwood.
When was Tender Is the Heart released and how long is it?
Tender Is the Heart was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tender Is the Heart?
Tender Is the Heart holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).