Heartsounds (1984)
2h 8m
Running Time
September 30, 1984Release Date
Heartsounds (1984)
2h 8m
Running Time
September 30, 1984Release Date
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Plot.
New York urologist Harold Lear gets a taste of his own medicine when he suffers a heart attack and is confronted with a medical institution which doesn't seem equipped to help. Wife Martha steps in to fight the system and get a measure of service and compassion. Ultimately the greatest battle is not waged against the medical profession, however, but against Lear's own failing body and his own mortal fears.
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Cast & Crew.
Mary Tyler Moore
Martha Weinman Lear
James Garner
Harold Lear
Sam Wanamaker
Moe Silverman
Wendy Crewson
Judy
David Gardner
Barney Knapp
Carl Marotte
Michael
Wayne Best
Intern 'Lover'
Anthony Bishop
Proprietor
David Bolt
Psychoanalyst
David Clement
Dr. Bell
Beverly Cooper
Nurse 'Lark'
Eve Crawford
Ruth Nathanson
Sandy Crawley
Chief Resident
Marvin Goldhar
Mr. Weinman
Lynne Gorman
Mrs. Bailey
Patricia Hamilton
Flo
Tom Harvey
Walter Simon
Meg Hogarth
Estelle
Cec Linder
Dr. Korber
Doris Petrie
Mrs. Weinman
Steve Pernie
Chet
Maida Rogerson
Annie
Michael J. Reynolds
Dr. Roberts
Françoise Vallée
Neurologist
Details.
Release DateSeptember 30, 1984
StatusReleased
Running Time2h 8m
Filming LocationsNew York City, United States of America
Genres
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Wiki.
Heartsounds is an American drama television film directed by Glenn Jordan and written by Fay Kanin, based on the book Heartsounds: The Story of a Love and Loss by Martha Weinman Lear. It stars Mary Tyler Moore and James Garner, with Sam Wanamaker, Wendy Crewson, David Gardner, and Carl Marotte in supporting roles. Produced by Embassy Television, the film premiered on ABC on September 30, 1984, as part of the anthology series ABC Theater.
Heartsounds received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations: Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special, Outstanding Lead Actor for Garner, and Outstanding Lead Actress for Moore. The film was honored with the Peabody Award to ABC Theater, while Garner was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his performance.