Dead in a Heartbeat (2002)
Directed by Paul Antier
Genres - Action, Adventure, Drama, Crime |
Sub-Genres - Action Thriller, Police Detective Film |
Release Date - Mar 3, 2002 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 120 min. |
Countries - Canada, United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
Seattle bomb-squad operative Lt. Tom Royko (Judge Reinhold) forms an uneasy alliance with brilliant but aloof heart surgeon Dr. Gillian Hayes (Penelope Ann Miller) to investigate a bizarre series of events, wherein three of Hayes' former patients have literally exploded. The culprit is a disgruntled lunatic (Timothy Busfield), determined to avenge the death of his son in a surgical accident. The modus operandi: a small explosive device, implanted in the pacemakers of the unfortunate patients. As Royko races against time to rescue a whole slew of "walking time bombs," Hayes is forced to come to terms with her own shortcomings as a medical professional -- and as a human being. Filmed in Vancouver, Dead in a Heartbeat premiered March 3, 2002 on the TNT cable network.
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bomb, bomb-squad, heart-surgeon, killing-spree, malpractice, revenge
