Operation Heartbeat (1969)
A surgeon on trial for murder: accused of taking one life...to save another.
Lawsuits fly when a widow believes a gifted surgeon allowed her husband to die so his heart could be transplanted into the doctor's ailing mentor and friend. Operation Heartbeat was the pilot movie for the TV series Medical Center.
Director: Boris Sagal
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: April 17, 1969
Cast
- Richard Bradford - Dr. Joseph Gannon
- Edward G. Robinson - Dr. Lee Forestman
- James Daly - Dr. Paul Lochner
- Kim Stanley - Joanna Hanson
- Maurice Evans - Dr. Easler
- Kevin McCarthy - Clifford Coswell
- J.D. Cannon - Thomas Jarris
- William Windom - Raymond Hanson
- Shelley Fabares - 'Mike' Carter
- James Shigeta - Chief Resident
Screenplay
Music: Lalo Schifrin, George Romanis
Cinematography: Joseph LaShelle
Editing: Henry Batista
Production: MGM Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
tv pilot
More Films by Director: Boris Sagal
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Operation Heartbeat about?
- Lawsuits fly when a widow believes a gifted surgeon allowed her husband to die so his heart could be transplanted into the doctor's ailing mentor and friend. Operation Heartbeat was the pilot movie for the TV series Medical Center.
- Who directed Operation Heartbeat?
- Operation Heartbeat was directed by Boris Sagal.
- Who stars in Operation Heartbeat?
- Operation Heartbeat stars Richard Bradford, Edward G. Robinson, James Daly, Kim Stanley, Maurice Evans, Kevin McCarthy.
- How long is Operation Heartbeat?
- Operation Heartbeat has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Operation Heartbeat?
- Operation Heartbeat is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Operation Heartbeat produced?
- Operation Heartbeat was produced in United States of America.