Heartsounds
Synopsis
New York urologist Harold Lear gets a taste of his own medicine when he suffers a heart attack and is confronted with a medical institution which doesn't seem equipped to help. Wife Martha steps in to fight the system and get a measure of service and compassion. Ultimately the greatest battle is not waged against the medical profession, however, but against Lear's own failing body and his own mortal fears.
Top Cast
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Mary Tyler Moore
Martha Weinman Lear
James Garner
Harold Lear
Sam Wanamaker
Moe Silverman
Wendy Crewson
Judy
David Gardner
Barney Knapp
Carl Marotte
Michael
Wayne Best
Intern 'Lover'
Anthony Bishop
Proprietor
David Bolt
Psychoanalyst
David Clement
Dr. Bell
Beverly Cooper
Nurse 'Lark'
Eve Crawford
Ruth Nathanson
Sandy Crawley
Chief Resident
Marvin Goldhar
Mr. Weinman
Lynne Gorman
Mrs. Bailey
Patricia Hamilton
Flo
Tom Harvey
Walter Simon
Meg Hogarth
Estelle
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glenn Jordan
- Screenplay & Story
- Martha Weinman Lear, Fay Kanin
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- Heartsounds
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Embassy Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glenn Jordan
Martha Weinman Lear, Fay Kanin
Leonard Rosenman
Richard Ciupka
John Wright
Fern Field, Fay Kanin, Norman Lear
Department Leadership Roster
Ed Wittstein
Production Design
Fern Field
Producer
Fay Kanin
Producer
John Wright
Editor
Judith R. Gellman
Costume Design
Fay Kanin
Writer
Glenn Jordan
Director
Richard Ciupka
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heartsounds
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What is Heartsounds about?
New York urologist Harold Lear gets a taste of his own medicine when he suffers a heart attack and is confronted with a medical institution which doesn't seem equipped to help. Wife Martha steps in to fight the system and get a measure of service and compassion. Ultimately the greatest battle is not waged against the medical profession, however, but against Lear's own failing body and his own mortal fears.
Who directed Heartsounds?
Heartsounds was directed by Glenn Jordan.
Who stars in Heartsounds?
The principal cast of Heartsounds includes Mary Tyler Moore, James Garner, Sam Wanamaker, Wendy Crewson, David Gardner.
When was Heartsounds released and how long is it?
Heartsounds was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Heartsounds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heartsounds was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
Is Heartsounds based on a book or true story?
Heartsounds is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Martha Weinman Lear".