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Heart (1999)

R 85 min  -  Drama | Thriller  -   6 May 1999 (Germany)
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A woman, plastered in blood, is arrested by a grave, and a tale of loss, lust and jealousy slowly unfolds.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Saskia Reeves ...
Maria Ann McCardle
Christopher Eccleston ...
Gary Ellis
Kate Hardie Kate Hardie ...
Tess Ellis
Rhys Ifans ...
Alex Madden
Anna Chancellor ...
Nicola Farmer
Matthew Rhys ...
Sean McCardle
Jack Deam Jack Deam ...
Policeman
Kate Rutter Kate Rutter ...
Headmistress
Nicholas Moss Nicholas Moss ...
Doctor
Bill Paterson ...
Mr. Kreitman
Paul Warriner Paul Warriner ...
Surgeon
Maxine Burth Maxine Burth ...
Anaesthetist
David Williamson David Williamson ...
Profusionist
Alan Eccleston Alan Eccleston ...
Alan Ellis
Alison Swann Alison Swann ...
Kathy
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Storyline

Gary (Eccleston) is wheelchair bound and awaiting a heart transplant. When a young man, Sean, is killed in a motorbike accident, Gary receives his heart. Maria (Reeves), Sean's mother, tracks down the man with her son's heart and gets to know him and his wife, Tess (Hardie). Maria's obsession with the only piece of her son still living is the centre-piece to this unique psychological thriller. Written by Jimbo <mcgyver@cybergal.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Heart | Mother | Heart Transplant | Pilot | Jealousy  | See more »

Taglines:

Life and death are just a pulse apart. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, sexuality and language See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Germany) See more »

Also Known As:

Mort clinique See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The script of this movie is loosely based on an episode of the British TV series Cracker that was never produced. See more »

Soundtracks

"Sing Hosanna"
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