Operation Heartbeat
“A surgeon on trial for murder: accused of taking one life...to save another.”
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.
Top Cast
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Richard Bradford
Dr. Joseph Gannon
Edward G. Robinson
Dr. Lee Forestman
James Daly
Dr. Paul Lochner
Kim Stanley
Joanna Hanson
Maurice Evans
Dr. Easler
Kevin McCarthy
Clifford Coswell
J.D. Cannon
Thomas Jarris
William Windom
Raymond Hanson
Shelley Fabares
'Mike' Carter
James Shigeta
Chief Resident
William Marshall
Dr. Harold Tawn
Audrey Totter
Eve Wilcox
Angela Cartwright
Angela
Alfred Ryder
Dr. George Corlane
Robert Emhardt
Judge
Michael Evans
Dr. Dave Falconer
Jason Wingreen
Technician
Tim O'Kelly
Johnson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Boris Sagal
- Screenplay & Story
- Al C. Ward
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin, George Romanis
- Original Title
- Operation Heartbeat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- MGM Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Boris Sagal
Al C. Ward
Lalo Schifrin, George Romanis
Joseph LaShelle
Henry Batista
Frank Glicksman
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Glicksman
Producer
Joseph LaShelle
Director of Photography
Al C. Ward
Writer
Henry Batista
Editor
Boris Sagal
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Operation Heartbeat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 for the TV series Medical Center.
Who directed Operation Heartbeat?
Operation Heartbeat was directed by Boris Sagal.
Who stars in Operation Heartbeat?
The principal cast of Operation Heartbeat includes Richard Bradford, Edward G. Robinson, James Daly, Kim Stanley, Maurice Evans.
When was Operation Heartbeat released and how long is it?
Operation Heartbeat was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Operation Heartbeat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Operation Heartbeat was composed by Lalo Schifrin, George Romanis.