Heart
Synopsis
A woman, plastered in blood, is arrested by a grave, and a tale of loss, lust and jealousy slowly unfolds.
Top Cast
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Christopher Eccleston
Gary Ellis
Saskia Reeves
Maria Ann McCardle
Kate Hardie
Tess Ellis
Rhys Ifans
Alex Madden
Anna Chancellor
Nicole Farmer
Jack Deam
Policeman
Matthew Rhys
Sean McCardle
Kate Rutter
Sister Mary
Bill Paterson
Mr. Kreitman
Nicholas Moss
Doctor
Paul Warriner
Surgeon
Maxine Burth
Anaesthetist
Lisa Millett
Nurse
Alan Eccleston
Alan Ellis
Alison Swann
Kathy
Roger Tilling
TV Announcer
Simon Molloy
Judge
John Graham Davies
Diner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles McDougall
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy McGovern
- Original Score
- Stephen Warbeck
- Original Title
- Heart
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Merseyside Film Production Fund, Granada Productions, Mayfair Entertainment International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles McDougall
Jimmy McGovern
Stephen Warbeck
Julian Court
Edward Mansell
Pippa Cross, Janette Day, Mickey McGovern, Gub Neal, Roger Shannon
Department Leadership Roster
Charles McDougall
Director
Jimmy McGovern
Writer
Nicola Shindler
Producer
Stephen Warbeck
Original Music Composer
Julian Court
Director of Photography
Edward Mansell
Editor
Chris Roope
Production Design
Stuart Walker
Production Design
James Keast
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Heart.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heart about?
A woman, plastered in blood, is arrested by a grave, and a tale of loss, lust and jealousy slowly unfolds.
Who directed Heart?
Heart was directed by Charles McDougall.
Who stars in Heart?
The principal cast of Heart includes Christopher Eccleston, Saskia Reeves, Kate Hardie, Rhys Ifans, Anna Chancellor.
When was Heart released and how long is it?
Heart was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heart was composed by Stephen Warbeck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heart?
Heart holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).