The Hostage Heart
Synopsis
When billionaire industrialist goes into a hospital for a heart operation, some people who claim to be revolutionaries enter the operating room and draw guns and holds the man and the entire surgical staff hostage. They then demand 10 million dollars. The administrator calls the police and the FBI. The police claim jurisdiction over the matter and the man in charge is intent on taking them even if some of the hostages get killed. Eventually they learn that some of the people in hospital are with them.
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Sharon Acker
Martha Lake
Stephen Davies
John Trask
George DiCenzo
Chief George Reinhold
Cameron Mitchell
Arnold Stade
Peter Palmer
Dr. Licata
Belinda Montgomery
Fiona
Allan Rich
Dr. Motzkin
Paul Shenar
James Cardone
Robert Walden
Brian O'Donnel
Carl Weathers
Bateman Hooks
Bradford Dillman
Dr. Eric Lake
Loretta Swit
Chris LeBlanc
Vic Morrow
Steve Rockewicz
Hari Rhodes
Don Harris
Brendon Boone
Dr. Charles Michaels
Aharon Ipalé
Habib Rashid
Gregg Palmer
Walker Bench
Philip Baker Hall
Dr. Harvey Fees
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard McEveety
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Sailor, Andrew J. Fenady
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- The Hostage Heart
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard McEveety
Charles Sailor, Andrew J. Fenady
Fred Karlin
Matthew F. Leonetti
Melvin Shapiro
Andrew J. Fenady
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Charles Sailor
Writer
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
Andrew J. Fenady
Writer
Bernard McEveety
Director
Andrew J. Fenady
Producer
Melvin Shapiro
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hostage Heart
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What is The Hostage Heart about?
When billionaire industrialist goes into a hospital for a heart operation, some people who claim to be revolutionaries enter the operating room and draw guns and holds the man and the entire surgical staff hostage. They then demand 10 million dollars. The administrator calls the police and the FBI. The police claim jurisdiction over the matter and the man in charge is intent on taking them even if some of the hostages get killed. Eventually they learn that some of the people in hospital are with them.
Who directed The Hostage Heart?
The Hostage Heart was directed by Bernard McEveety.
Who stars in The Hostage Heart?
The principal cast of The Hostage Heart includes Sharon Acker, Stephen Davies, George DiCenzo, Cameron Mitchell, Peter Palmer.
When was The Hostage Heart released and how long is it?
The Hostage Heart was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hostage Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hostage Heart was composed by Fred Karlin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hostage Heart?
The Hostage Heart holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).