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Heartbeat

1987-05-10 · 65 min · ★ 7.0

War · Music · Drama

A surrealistic journey into the experiences and reflections of a documentary filmmaker as he evaluates the people and places that have made up his life. Alternatively, a 65 minute feature made up of songs from Don Johnson's record of the same name.

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Directors
John Nicolella
Production companies
Don Johnson Productions, CBS Music Video (CMV) Enterprises
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Don JohnsonDon JohnsonDocumentary Filmmaker
Paul ShafferPaul ShafferFilmmaker's Assistant
Giancarlo EspositoGiancarlo EspositoGang Member #1
Lori SingerLori SingerFilmmaker's Wife
Sandahl BergmanSandahl BergmanFilmmaker's Mother
David CarradineDavid CarradineMan Playing Dice
Willie NelsonWillie NelsonHimself
Luis GuzmánLuis GuzmánGang Member #2
Dweezil ZappaDweezil ZappaBand Performer
Angela AlvaradoAngela AlvaradoProstitute
Moon Unit ZappaMoon Unit ZappaBand Performer

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