The Hasty Heart (1958 film)
| "The Hasty Heart (1958 film)" | |
|---|---|
| The Dupont Show of the Month episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 4 |
| Directed by | Tom Donovan |
| Written by | Robert Wallsten |
| Based on | stage play The Hasty Heart by John Patrick |
| Original air date | December 18, 1958 |
| Running time | 90 mins |
The Hasty Heart is a 1958 American television play based on The Hasty Heart, the stage play by John Patrick.[1][2] It was the first American television appearance by Richard Harris.
Plot
Some soldiers try to befriend a terminally ill colleague, Lachie,
Cast
- Barbara Bel Geddes as Sister Margret
- Don Murray as Lachie
- Jackie Cooper as Yank
- Rex Everhart
- Fred Gwynne
- Richard Harris as Australian
- Barry Jones
- John McCurry
Reception
The Boston Globe said "seldom has TV given us so much in 90 minutes."[3]