Mercy or Murder?

Mercy or Murder? (1987)


  • Genre: TV Movie, Drama
  • Release Date: 1987-01-11
  • Runtime: 1h 30min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: MGM Television
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Steve Gethers

Summary

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.

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  • Robert Young

    as Roswell Gilbert

  • Frances Reid

    as Emily Gilbert

  • Eddie Albert

    as Joe Varon

  • Marshall Colt

    as Hancock

  • Michael Learned

    as Skipper

  • Alex Panas

    as Dr. Fredman

  • Barry Hober

    as Gulkin

  • Joe Petrullo

    as Magnano

  • Roger Pretto

    as Dr. Hidalgo

  • Jerry Hotchkiss

    as John Klinker

  • Arnie Ross

    as Scheff
Directing Steve Gethers Director
Writing Steve Gethers Writer

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