Cardiac Arrest (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1980, Cardiac Arrest is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Murray Mintz, running about 94 minutes. “Some killers want more than just your life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The "Missing Heart Murders" are plaguing San Francisco - dead bodies that turn up with their hears surgically removed! So a weak-stomached homicide cop looks into the possibilities of a black market for human organs, while across town a man must make a difficult decision regarding his wife, who needs a transplant...
Who’s in it. Cardiac Arrest stars Dave McElhatton as Newscaster, Garry Goodrow as Clancy Higgins, Michael Paul Chan as Wylie Wong and John Allen Vick as Captain Olderman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Cardiac Arrest has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cardiac Arrest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cardiac Arrest tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cardiac Arrest (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cardiac Arrest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cardiac Arrest worth watching?
- Cardiac Arrest holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cardiac Arrest?
- Cardiac Arrest stars Dave McElhatton, Garry Goodrow, Michael Paul Chan, John Allen Vick and Marjorie Eaton.
- When was Cardiac Arrest released?
- Cardiac Arrest was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.