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Medical Center

Operation Heartbeat

  • Episode aired Apr 17, 1969
  • GG
  • 1h 40m
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Medical Center (1969)
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A college grid star, potential Heisman trophy recipient and big pro football draft choice, is plagued by a mysterious ailment, but refuses treatment in fear of jeopardizing his career.A college grid star, potential Heisman trophy recipient and big pro football draft choice, is plagued by a mysterious ailment, but refuses treatment in fear of jeopardizing his career.A college grid star, potential Heisman trophy recipient and big pro football draft choice, is plagued by a mysterious ailment, but refuses treatment in fear of jeopardizing his career.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
42
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  • Director
    • Boris Sagal
  • Writer
    • Al C. Ward
  • Stars
    • Richard Bradford
    • Edward G. Robinson
    • James Daly
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  • Director
    • Boris Sagal
  • Writer
    • Al C. Ward
  • Stars
    • Richard Bradford
    • Edward G. Robinson
    • James Daly
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    • 3User reviews
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    Richard Bradford
    Richard Bradford
    • Dr. Joseph Gannonas Dr. Joseph Gannon
    Edward G. Robinson
    Edward G. Robinson
    • Dr. Lee Forestmanas Dr. Lee Forestman
    James Daly
    James Daly
    • Dr. Paul Lochneras Dr. Paul Lochner
    Kim Stanley
    Kim Stanley
    • Joanna Hansonas Joanna Hanson
    Maurice Evans
    Maurice Evans
    • Dr. Easleras Dr. Easler
    Kevin McCarthy
    Kevin McCarthy
    • Clifford Coswellas Clifford Coswell
    J.D. Cannon
    J.D. Cannon
    • Thomas Jarrisas Thomas Jarris
    William Windom
    William Windom
    • Raymond Hansonas Raymond Hanson
    Don Quine
    Don Quine
    • Tim Martinas Tim Martin
    Shelley Fabares
    Shelley Fabares
    • 'Mike' Carteras 'Mike' Carter
    James Shigeta
    James Shigeta
    • Chief Residentas Chief Resident
    William Marshall
    William Marshall
    • Dr. Harold Tawnas Dr. Harold Tawn
    Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter
    • Eve Wilcoxas Eve Wilcox
    Alfred Ryder
    Alfred Ryder
    • Dr. George Corlaneas Dr. George Corlane
    Robert Emhardt
    Robert Emhardt
    • Judgeas Judge
    Angela Cartwright
    Angela Cartwright
    • Angelaas Angela
    Michael Evans
    Michael Evans
    • Dr. Dave Falconeras Dr. Dave Falconer
    Jason Wingreen
    Jason Wingreen
    • Technicianas Technician
    • Director
      • Boris Sagal
    • Writer
      • Al C. Ward
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    A college grid star, potential Heisman trophy recipient and big pro football draft choice, is plagued by a mysterious ailment, but refuses treatment in fear of jeopardizing his career.
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      • Drama
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      • G
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    • Trivia
      CBS test audiences for this pilot did not like Richard Bradford in the lead role, so he was replaced by Chad Everett.
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    A really great medical film to see
    This movie served as the Pilot for the Medical Center tv series that stared Chad Everett and ran from 1969-1976 on CBS-TV. James Daly ended up reprising his role for the tv series which was very popular during the early 1970's.
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    • Sep 12, 2003

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    • Release date
      • April 17, 1969 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • MGM Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3
      • 1.33 : 1

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