Heartsounds (1984)
New York urologist Harold Lear gets a taste of his own medicine when he suffers a heart attack and is confronted with a medical institution which doesn't seem equipped to help. Wife Martha steps in to fight the system and get a measure of service and compassion. Ultimately the greatest battle is not waged against the medical profession, however, but against Lear's own failing body and his own mortal fears.
Director: Glenn Jordan
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 128 min
Release Date: September 30, 1984
Cast
- Mary Tyler Moore - Martha Weinman Lear
- James Garner - Harold Lear
- Sam Wanamaker - Moe Silverman
- Wendy Crewson - Judy
- David Gardner - Barney Knapp
- Carl Marotte - Michael
- Wayne Best - Intern 'Lover'
- Anthony Bishop - Proprietor
- David Bolt - Psychoanalyst
- David Clement - Dr. Bell
Screenplay
- Martha Weinman Lear (Book)
- Fay Kanin
Music: Leonard Rosenman
Cinematography: Richard Ciupka
Editing: John Wright
Production: Embassy Television
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Glenn Jordan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heartsounds about?
- New York urologist Harold Lear gets a taste of his own medicine when he suffers a heart attack and is confronted with a medical institution which doesn't seem equipped to help. Wife Martha steps in to fight the system and get a measure of service and compassion. Ultimately the greatest battle is not waged against the medical profession, however, but against Lear's own failing body and his own mortal fears.
- Who directed Heartsounds?
- Heartsounds was directed by Glenn Jordan.
- Who stars in Heartsounds?
- Heartsounds stars Mary Tyler Moore, James Garner, Sam Wanamaker, Wendy Crewson, David Gardner, Carl Marotte.
- How long is Heartsounds?
- Heartsounds has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is Heartsounds?
- Heartsounds is a Drama, TV Movie film.