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Heart of a Boy
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Heart of a Boy

2006-01-01 · 91 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Family

Five year old Timmy needs a heart transplant to live. A community struggles to help him survive.

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Directors
Ted V. Mikels
Production companies
TVM Global Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Justine BakerJustine BakerReporter
John P. BaniquedMr. Randolf
Mia Bofill
Foster BoomShopper
Kara CohenSister
Ron Jason
David N. Lander Jr.Confused Customer
Matthew Lopez
Rusty MeyersRusty Meyers
Ted V. MikelsTed V. MikelsGrandpa Theo
Sam OsmanSam OsmanMedical Tech
Stanley Scott
ShantiShanti
Debora Spencer
Beverly Welsh

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