Heart of a Stranger
Synopsis
What happens when you receive someone else's heart and wind up with the transplant donor's personality traits and memories too? Jill Maddox, a middle-aged concert violinist, is about to find out! After her surgery, Maddox starts chugging beers, blasting modern music and donning barely-there miniskirts. She is acting like the 22-year-old guy whose ticker she inherited. Even weirder — this is a true story!
Top Cast
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Jane Seymour
Jill Maddox
Maggie Lawson
Amanda Maddox
Donna Goodhand
Ruth LaSalle
Marvin Ishmael
Doctor
Kendra MacGillivray
Erin
Stacy Smith
Kathy LaSalle
Nigel Bennett
Stan
Toni Grossett
Young Amanda
Richard Donat
Phillip
Peter J. Campbell
Professor
Vince Corazza
Billy
Rhonda McLean
Nurse
Deborah Allen
Nurse
Jennifer Kydd
Waitress
Adam Wentzell
Matt
Mauralea Austin
Sara
Daniel Lillford
Roy
Peter MacNeill
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Lowry
- Screenplay & Story
- Claire Sylvia, William Novak, Joan Taylor
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- Heart of a Stranger
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fogwood Films, Von Zerneck Sertner Films, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Lowry
Claire Sylvia, William Novak, Joan Taylor
Patrick Williams
Eric Van Haren Noman
Tod Feuerman
Barbara Bloom, Wendy Japhet, Jane Goldenring, Peter Sadowski, Robert M. Sertner
Department Leadership Roster
Tod Feuerman
Editor
Peter Cosco
Production Design
Eric Van Haren Noman
Director of Photography
Randy Boliver
Stunt Coordinator
Dick Lowry
Director
Barbara Bloom
Producer
Wendy Japhet
Producer
Peter Sadowski
Producer
Randy Sutter
Producer
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
Joan Taylor
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heart of a Stranger
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What is Heart of a Stranger about?
What happens when you receive someone else's heart and wind up with the transplant donor's personality traits and memories too? Jill Maddox, a middle-aged concert violinist, is about to find out! After her surgery, Maddox starts chugging beers, blasting modern music and donning barely-there miniskirts. She is acting like the 22-year-old guy whose ticker she inherited. Even weirder — this is a true story!
Who directed Heart of a Stranger?
Heart of a Stranger was directed by Dick Lowry.
Who stars in Heart of a Stranger?
The principal cast of Heart of a Stranger includes Jane Seymour, Maggie Lawson, Donna Goodhand, Marvin Ishmael, Kendra MacGillivray.
When was Heart of a Stranger released and how long is it?
Heart of a Stranger was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Heart of a Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heart of a Stranger was composed by Patrick Williams.
Is Heart of a Stranger based on a book or true story?
Heart of a Stranger is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Claire Sylvia", Book: "William Novak".