Heartbeat(1987)
Heartbeat Synopsis
A surrealistic journey into the experiences and reflections of a documentary filmmaker as he evaluates the people and places that have made up his life. Alternatively, a 65 minute feature made up of songs from Don Johnson's record of the same name.
Heartbeat (1987) is a war, music and drama film directed by John Nicolella, released on May 10, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Don Johnson, Paul Shaffer, Giancarlo Esposito and Lori Singer. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- John Nicolella
- Writers:
- Francis DellaVecchia, Don Johnson, Gil Evans
- Producers:
- Bill Brigode
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Mitchell
- Production:
- Don Johnson Productions, CBS Music Video (CMV) Enterprises
- Status:
- Released
Heartbeat (1987) Trailer
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Heartbeat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Don Johnson
as Documentary Filmmaker
Paul Shaffer
as Filmmaker's Assistant
Giancarlo Esposito
as Gang Member #1
Lori Singer
as Filmmaker's Wife
Sandahl Bergman
as Filmmaker's Mother
David Carradine
as Man Playing Dice
Willie Nelson
as Himself
Luis Guzmán
as Gang Member #2
Dweezil Zappa
as Band Performer
Angela Alvarado
as Prostitute
Moon Unit Zappa
as Band Performer
Key crew
Directed by John Nicolella, written by Francis DellaVecchia, Don Johnson and Gil Evans, produced by Bill Brigode.
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Heartbeat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Heartbeat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Heartbeat online?
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Who stars in Heartbeat?
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The main cast of Heartbeat (1987) includes Don Johnson, Paul Shaffer, Giancarlo Esposito, Lori Singer and Sandahl Bergman. The film was directed by John Nicolella. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Heartbeat released?
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Heartbeat was released on May 10, 1987 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is Heartbeat worth watching?
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Heartbeat (1987) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Heartbeat?
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