Heart Condition
“A tough cop. A dead lawyer. Every partnership has its problems.”
Synopsis
Racist police officer Jack Moony has a vendetta against Napoleon Stone, a charismatic black lawyer who is sleeping with Jack's old flame Crystal Gerrity. Jack has a heart attack, but his life is saved when he receives Stone's heart, since Stone died mysteriously the same night as Jack was stricken. Stone is not completely gone, however, and as a ghost he is all too happy to give Jack advice on how he should do his job and live his life.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Heart Condition Trailer 2
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-19
Top Cast
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Bob Hoskins
Jack Moony
Denzel Washington
Napoleon Stone
Chloe Webb
Crystal Gerrity
Roger E. Mosley
Captain Wendt
Ja'net DuBois
Mrs. Stone
Alan Rachins
Dr. Posner
Ray Baker
Harry Zara
Jeffrey Meek
Graham
Eva LaRue
Peisha
Frank R. Roach
Senator Marquand
Robert Apisa
Teller
Kieran Mulroney
Dillnick
Lisa Stahl
Annie
Clayton Landey
Posner's Assistant
Julia Silverman
Staff Member
Phyllis Hamlin
T.V. Announcer
Jeff MacGregor
Dating Game Host
George Kyle
Dancing Cop
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.41x
-$5.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James D. Parriott
- Screenplay & Story
- James D. Parriott
- Original Score
- Patrick Leonard
- Original Title
- Heart Condition
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.1M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James D. Parriott
James D. Parriott
Patrick Leonard
Arthur Albert
David Finfer
Steve Tisch, Robert Shaye
Department Leadership Roster
James D. Parriott
Writer
James D. Parriott
Director
John Muto
Production Design
David Finfer
Editor
Arthur Albert
Director of Photography
Louise Frogley
Costume Design
Steve Tisch
Producer
Patrick Leonard
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heart Condition
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heart Condition about?
Racist police officer Jack Moony has a vendetta against Napoleon Stone, a charismatic black lawyer who is sleeping with Jack's old flame Crystal Gerrity. Jack has a heart attack, but his life is saved when he receives Stone's heart, since Stone died mysteriously the same night as Jack was stricken. Stone is not completely gone, however, and as a ghost he is all too happy to give Jack advice on how he should do his job and live his life.
Who directed Heart Condition?
Heart Condition was directed by James D. Parriott.
Who stars in Heart Condition?
The principal cast of Heart Condition includes Bob Hoskins, Denzel Washington, Chloe Webb, Roger E. Mosley, Ja'net DuBois.
When was Heart Condition released and how long is it?
Heart Condition was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Heart Condition?
Heart Condition had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $4.1M at the worldwide box office (0.41 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Heart Condition?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heart Condition was composed by Patrick Leonard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heart Condition?
Heart Condition holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).