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Operation Heartbeat

8.019691h 38mMovieDramaTV Movie

Lawsuits fly when a widow believes a gifted surgeon allowed her husband to die so his heart could be transplanted into the doctor's ailing mentor and friend. Operation Heartbeat was the pilot movie for the TV series Medical Center.

DirectorBoris Sagal
WriterAl C. Ward
ProducerFrank Glicksman

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Boris Sagal

RBRichard Bradford
Richard Bradford
Dr. Joseph Gannon
EREdward G. Robinson
Edward G. Robinson
Dr. Lee Forestman
JDJames Daly
James Daly
Dr. Paul Lochner
KSKim Stanley
Kim Stanley
Joanna Hanson
MEMaurice Evans
Maurice Evans
Dr. Easler
KMKevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy
Clifford Coswell
JCJ.D. Cannon
J.D. Cannon
Thomas Jarris
WWWilliam Windom
William Windom
Raymond Hanson
SFShelley Fabares
Shelley Fabares
'Mike' Carter
JSJames Shigeta
James Shigeta
Chief Resident
WMWilliam Marshall
William Marshall
Dr. Harold Tawn
ATAudrey Totter
Audrey Totter
Eve Wilcox

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Operation Heartbeat — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Operation Heartbeat?

Operation Heartbeat isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Operation Heartbeat on Netflix?

No, Operation Heartbeat is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Operation Heartbeat on Amazon Prime Video?

Operation Heartbeat isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Operation Heartbeat for free?

Operation Heartbeat isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.