Cardiac Arrest
“Some killers want more than just your life.”
Synopsis
The "Missing Heart Murders" are plaguing San Francisco - dead bodies that turn up with their hears surgically removed! So a weak-stomached homicide cop looks into the possibilities of a black market for human organs, while across town a man must make a difficult decision regarding his wife, who needs a transplant...
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Dave McElhatton
Newscaster
Garry Goodrow
Clancy Higgins
Michael Paul Chan
Wylie Wong
John Allen Vick
Captain Olderman
Marjorie Eaton
Mrs. Swan
Charlie Murphy
Duke Southwick
Ed Vasgersian
Mr. Singh
Dana Evans
Police Lab Technician
Susan O'Connell
Dianne Gregory
Max Gail
Leigh Gregory
Ray Reinhardt
Dr. Norton Williams
Anne Macey
Anthropologist
Cynthia Brian
Lady in Red Hat
Matthew Locricchio
Fred Eaton
Joe Bellan
Luggage Shop Salesman
Janet McGrath
Antoinette Eaton
Bill Ackridge
Duke Miller
Robert Behling
Harvey Nichols
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 28, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Murray Mintz
- Screenplay & Story
- Murray Mintz
- Original Title
- Cardiac Arrest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Film Ventures International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Murray Mintz
Murray Mintz
Jon Else
John Nutt
Richard Helzberg
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Else
Director of Photography
Murray Mintz
Director
Murray Mintz
Screenplay
Richard Helzberg
Producer
John Nutt
Editor
Judy Feil
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cardiac Arrest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cardiac Arrest about?
The "Missing Heart Murders" are plaguing San Francisco - dead bodies that turn up with their hears surgically removed! So a weak-stomached homicide cop looks into the possibilities of a black market for human organs, while across town a man must make a difficult decision regarding his wife, who needs a transplant...
Who directed Cardiac Arrest?
Cardiac Arrest was directed by Murray Mintz.
Who stars in Cardiac Arrest?
The principal cast of Cardiac Arrest includes Dave McElhatton, Garry Goodrow, Michael Paul Chan, John Allen Vick, Marjorie Eaton.
When was Cardiac Arrest released and how long is it?
Cardiac Arrest was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cardiac Arrest?
Cardiac Arrest holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).