A serial killer is plaguing San Francisco, surgically removing the hearts of his victims. Assigned to the case is a weak-stomached homicide detective who investigates the possibility of black market organ transplants.
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Garry Goodrow | ... |
Clancy Higgins
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Wylie Wong
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Leigh Gregory
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Susan O'Connell | ... |
Dianne Gregory
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Ray Reinhardt | ... |
Dr. Norton Williams
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Robert Behling | ... |
Harvey Nichols
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Jamie
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Bill Ackridge | ... |
Duke Miller
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| Maurice Argent | ... |
Deputy Coroner
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Joe Bellan | ... |
Luggage Shop Salesman
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Gary Bisagna | ... |
Police Garage Mechanic
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Buzz Borelli | ... |
Tom Moore
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Joy Carlin | ... |
Dr. Burns
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| Marjorie Eaton | ... |
Mrs. Swan
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Junkie
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Drew Eshelman | ... |
Jeweler
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Dana Evans | ... |
Police Lab Technician
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Sheldon Feldner | ... |
Pharmacist
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Tiffany
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Douglas Johnson | ... |
Banker
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Christopher Le Van | ... |
Child
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Charlie Lehman | ... |
Security Guard
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Matthew Locricchio | ... |
Fred Eaton
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Anne Macey | ... |
Anthropologist
(as Ann Macey)
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David McElhatton | ... |
Newscaster
(as Dave McElhatton)
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| Terence McGovern | ... |
Brewer
(as Terry McGovern)
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Janet McGrath | ... |
Antoinette Eaton
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Charlie Murphy | ... |
Duke Southwick
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Allen Newman | ... |
DiNapoli
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Olderman's Doctor
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Ed Vasgersian | ... |
Mr. Singh
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John Vick | ... |
Captain Olderman
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Richie Walker
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Harry D.K. Wong | ... |
Sun Lin
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Cynthia Brian | ... |
Jancie-Lady in Red Hat (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Murray Mintz | ||
Written by
| Murray Mintz | ... | () |
Produced by
| Richard Helzberg | ... | producer |
| Ned Kopp | ... | associate producer |
| Edward L. Montoro | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Andrew Kulberg | ||
Cinematography by
| Jon Else | ||
Editing by
| John Nutt | ||
Editorial Department
| Laura Louis | ... | assistant editor |
| Sandy Silver | ... | assistant editor |
Art Department
| Steve Davis | ... | property master |
| Andrew Spathis | ... | assistant property master |
Sound Department
| William Harvey | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Ralph Johnson | ... | boom operator |
| David Macmillan | ... | sound mixer |
| John Nutt | ... | dialogue editor (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Chris Beaver | ... | additional photographer (as Christopher Beaver) |
| Richard Bowen | ... | additional photographer / best boy |
| Patrick Crowley | ... | assistant camera |
| Patrick Crowley | ... | assistant camera |
| Patrick Shellenberger | ... | key grip |
| Tom Stern | ... | gaffer (as Thomas Stern) |
| Dyanna Taylor | ... | second assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Judy Feil | ... | wardrobe |
Script and Continuity Department
| Roshani Engineer-Wiskes | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Henry Travers | ... | transportation |
| Jacqueline Travers | ... | driver (as Jackie Travers) |
Additional Crew
| Lezlie Brooks | ... | assistant to producer |
| Ren Navez | ... | production assistant |
| F. Patrick Ranahan | ... | production assistant |
| Timothy N. Ranahan | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Film Ventures International (FVI) (1980) (United States) (theatrical)
- Ventures International (1981) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1984) (Greece) (VHS)
- Breien Film (1986) (Norway) (VHS) (as Videoklubben Månedens Film)
- Media Home Entertainment (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- Multicom Entertainment Group (2012) (World-wide)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- DeLuxe Laboratories (color by)
- Magic Film Works (negative cutting)
- Ned Kopp & Company (production services)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The "Missing Heart Murders" are plaguing San Francisco - dead bodies that turn up with their hears surgically removed! So a weak-stomached homicide cop looks into the possibilities of a black market for human organs, while across town a man must make a difficult decision regarding his wife, who needs a transplant...
Written by Brian J. Wright |
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| Taglines | Medical science needs donors. Dead ones. See more » |
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| Movie Connections | Referenced in Adjust Your Tracking (2013). See more » |