The Heart Surgeon (1997)
Cardiac surgeon Alex Marsden has an affair with Marcella Duggan, but then finds himself having to operate on her husband Larry, who is also his friend.
Director: Audrey Cooke
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 150 min
Release Date: May 4, 1997
Cast
- Nigel Havers - Dr. Alex Marsden
- Orla Brady - Marcella Duggan
- Lorcan Cranitch - Larry Duggan
- John Castle - Charlie Hawkesmore
- Claire Yarlett - Sarah
- Michael Troughton - Bill Lester
- Sam Dastor - V. J. Krishna
- Alexandra Gilbreath - Rachel Ryan
- David Ashton - Phil Mycroft
- Toby Salaman - Coronor
Screenplay
Music: Michael Kamen, Edward Shearmur
Cinematography: John Else
Editing: Nick McPhee
Production: BBC, World Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal
Keywords
adultery, infidelity, husband wife relationship, love triangle, heart attack, farm life, friends, betrayal, death
More Films by Director: Audrey Cooke
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Heart Surgeon about?
- Cardiac surgeon Alex Marsden has an affair with Marcella Duggan, but then finds himself having to operate on her husband Larry, who is also his friend.
- Who directed The Heart Surgeon?
- The Heart Surgeon was directed by Audrey Cooke.
- Who stars in The Heart Surgeon?
- The Heart Surgeon stars Nigel Havers, Orla Brady, Lorcan Cranitch, John Castle, Claire Yarlett, Michael Troughton.
- How long is The Heart Surgeon?
- The Heart Surgeon has a runtime of 2h 30m (150 minutes).
- What genre is The Heart Surgeon?
- The Heart Surgeon is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Heart Surgeon produced?
- The Heart Surgeon was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Heart Surgeon?
- The themes of The Heart Surgeon include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal.