The Hasty Heart(1949)
They had 30 days to teach their hearts to behave ... !
The Hasty Heart Synopsis
In the final days of World War II, in a MASH unit in Burma, a severely wounded corporal watches in dismay as fellow soldiers pack-up to return home but a caring nurse and five remaining soldiers bring him solace.
The Hasty Heart (1949) is a drama and war film directed by Vincent Sherman, released on September 20, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Ronald Reagan, Patricia Neal, Richard Todd and Anthony Nicholls. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Vincent Sherman
- Writers:
- Ranald MacDougall, John Patrick
- Cinematographer:
- Wilkie Cooper
- Composer:
- Jack Beaver
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Associated British Picture Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Hasty Heart (1949) Trailer
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The Hasty Heart Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ronald Reagan
as Yank
Patricia Neal
as Sister Margaret Parker
Richard Todd
as Cpl. Lachlan "Lachie" MacLachlan
Anthony Nicholls
as Lt. Col. Dunn
Howard Marion-Crawford
as Tommy
Ralph Michael
as Kiwi
- John Sherman
John Sherman
as Digger
Alfie Bass
as Orderly
Orlando Martins
as Blossom
Robert Douglas
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Clive Dunn
as MacDougall (uncredited)
John Gregson
as Recruit in Jungle (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Vincent Sherman, written by Ranald MacDougall and John Patrick.
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The Hasty Heart Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Hasty Heart – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hasty Heart online?
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The Hasty Heart (1949) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Hasty Heart?
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The main cast of The Hasty Heart (1949) includes Ronald Reagan, Patricia Neal, Richard Todd, Anthony Nicholls and Howard Marion-Crawford. The film was directed by Vincent Sherman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hasty Heart released?
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The Hasty Heart was released on September 20, 1949 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Hasty Heart worth watching?
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The Hasty Heart (1949) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hasty Heart?
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