The Hasty Heart
“They had 30 days to teach their hearts to behave ... !”
Synopsis
In the final days of World War II, in a MASH unit in Burma, a severely wounded corporal watches in dismay as fellow soldiers pack-up to return home but a caring nurse and five remaining soldiers bring him solace.
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Ronald Reagan
Yank
Patricia Neal
Sister Margaret Parker
Richard Todd
Cpl. Lachlan "Lachie" MacLachlan
Anthony Nicholls
Lt. Col. Dunn
Howard Marion-Crawford
Tommy
Ralph Michael
Kiwi
John Sherman
Digger
Alfie Bass
Orderly
Orlando Martins
Blossom
Robert Douglas
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Clive Dunn
MacDougall (uncredited)
John Gregson
Recruit in Jungle (uncredited)
Sam Kydd
Driver (uncredited)
Pamela van Dale
Burmese Woman (uncredited)
Ben Williams
Clerk at Hospital (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ranald MacDougall
- Original Score
- Jack Beaver
- Original Title
- The Hasty Heart
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Sherman
Ranald MacDougall, John Patrick
Jack Beaver
Wilkie Cooper
Edward B. Jarvis
Robert Clark
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Sherman
Director
Ranald MacDougall
Screenplay
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
Edward B. Jarvis
Editor
Jack Beaver
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hasty Heart
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What is The Hasty Heart about?
In the final days of World War II, in a MASH unit in Burma, a severely wounded corporal watches in dismay as fellow soldiers pack-up to return home but a caring nurse and five remaining soldiers bring him solace.
Who directed The Hasty Heart?
The Hasty Heart was directed by Vincent Sherman.
Who stars in The Hasty Heart?
The principal cast of The Hasty Heart includes Ronald Reagan, Patricia Neal, Richard Todd, Anthony Nicholls, Howard Marion-Crawford.
When was The Hasty Heart released and how long is it?
The Hasty Heart was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hasty Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hasty Heart was composed by Jack Beaver.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hasty Heart?
The Hasty Heart holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).