The Hostage Heart

The Hostage Heart
GenreDrama
Written byAndrew J. Fenady
Directed byBernard McEveety
StarringSharon Acker
Cameron Mitchell
Vic Morrow
Bradford Dillman
Belinda Montgomery
Theme music composerFred Karlin
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerAndrew J. Fenady
CinematographyMatthew F. Leonetti
EditorMelvin Shapiro
Running time100 min.
Production companiesAndrew J. Fenady Productions
MGM Television
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseSeptember 9, 1977 (1977-09-09)

The Hostage Heart is a 1977 American made-for-television drama film directed by Bernard McEveety, written by Andrew J. Fenady, and based on Gerald Green's novel. It premiered on Friday, September 9, 1977, on CBS.[1]

Plot

Terrorists take over the operating room where a billionaire is having coronary bypass surgery and demand a $10 million ransom.

Cast

Production

Sharon Acker and Bradford Dillman were cast in June 1977. A registered nurse supervised the medical scenes.[2]

References

  1. ^ TV Guide, September 3–9, 1977, pg A8
  2. ^ "Casting for 'Hostage Heart'". The Daily Dispatch. 1977-06-09. p. TV-10.