Hanging Heart
“When the curtain goes up, the name of the play... is Death!”
Synopsis
Denny is a struggling actor whose girlfriend's dead body is found in the theater where they have been preparing for their new production. Being one of many suspects, Denny must track down the killer as others around him are found dead one by one. Can he unmask the killer before he becomes the next victim?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jimmy Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy Lee
- Original Score
- Nathan Wang, Eric Ekstrand
- Original Title
- Hanging Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Mod Sync Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jimmy Lee
Jimmy Lee
Nathan Wang, Eric Ekstrand
Silvio Santini
Michael J. White
Department Leadership Roster
Jimmy Lee
Director
Jimmy Lee
Writer
Silvio Santini
Director of Photography
Michael J. White
Producer
Nathan Wang
Original Music Composer
Eric Ekstrand
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hanging Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hanging Heart about?
Denny is a struggling actor whose girlfriend's dead body is found in the theater where they have been preparing for their new production. Being one of many suspects, Denny must track down the killer as others around him are found dead one by one. Can he unmask the killer before he becomes the next victim?
Who directed Hanging Heart?
Hanging Heart was directed by Jimmy Lee.
Who stars in Hanging Heart?
The principal cast of Hanging Heart includes Barry Wyatt, Jake Henry, Francine Lapensée, John Stevens, Valerie Swift.
When was Hanging Heart released and how long is it?
Hanging Heart was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Hanging Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hanging Heart was composed by Nathan Wang, Eric Ekstrand.