Operation Heartbeat(1969)
A surgeon on trial for murder: accused of taking one life...to save another.
Operation Heartbeat Synopsis
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.
Operation Heartbeat (1969) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Boris Sagal, released on April 17, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Richard Bradford, Edward G. Robinson, James Daly and Kim Stanley. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Boris Sagal
- Writers:
- Al C. Ward
- Producers:
- Frank Glicksman
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph LaShelle
- Production:
- MGM Television
- Status:
- Released
Operation Heartbeat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Bradford
as Dr. Joseph Gannon
Edward G. Robinson
as Dr. Lee Forestman
James Daly
as Dr. Paul Lochner
Kim Stanley
as Joanna Hanson
Maurice Evans
as Dr. Easler
Kevin McCarthy
as Clifford Coswell
J.D. Cannon
as Thomas Jarris
William Windom
as Raymond Hanson
Shelley Fabares
as 'Mike' Carter
James Shigeta
as Chief Resident
William Marshall
as Dr. Harold Tawn
Audrey Totter
as Eve Wilcox
Key crew
Directed by Boris Sagal, written by Al C. Ward, produced by Frank Glicksman.
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Operation Heartbeat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Operation Heartbeat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Operation Heartbeat online?
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Operation Heartbeat (1969) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Operation Heartbeat?
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The main cast of Operation Heartbeat (1969) includes Richard Bradford, Edward G. Robinson, James Daly, Kim Stanley and Maurice Evans. The film was directed by Boris Sagal. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Operation Heartbeat released?
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Operation Heartbeat was released on April 17, 1969 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Operation Heartbeat worth watching?
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Operation Heartbeat (1969) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.