Mercy or Murder?
1987 | 90m | English
Popularity: 1 (history)
| Director: | Steve Gethers |
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| Writer: | Steve Gethers |
| Staring: |
| Roswell and Emily Gilbert were married for fifty-one years, but for the eight final years of their marriage Emily suffered from Alzheimer's disease and the bone disease osteoporosis. Often in pain, Emily begged to die. In March 1985, 75-year-old Roswell shot Emily in the head. He said it was an act of mercy, but he was tried for murder and convicted as the nation debated euthanasia. | |
| Release Date: | Jan 11, 1987 |
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| Director: | Steve Gethers |
| Writer: | Steve Gethers |
| Genres: | Drama, TV Movie |
| Keywords | alzheimer's disease, mercy killing |
| Production Companies | MGM Television |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 04, 2025 Entered: May 04, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| Robert Young | Roswell Gilbert |
| Frances Reid | Emily Gilbert |
| Eddie Albert | Joe Varon |
| Marshall Colt | Hancock |
| Michael Learned | Skipper |
| Alex Panas | Dr. Fredman |
| Barry Hober | Gulkin |
| Joe Petrullo | Magnano |
| Roger Pretto | Dr. Hidalgo |
| Jerry Hotchkiss | John Klinker |
| Arnie Ross | Scheff |
| Name | Job |
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| Steve Gethers | Writer, Director |
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