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Mercy or Murder? (1987)

1h 30m Jan 11, 1987
TV Movie Drama

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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Movie Details

Original Title Mercy or Murder?
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.2

Cast

Robert Young
Robert Young
Roswell Gilbert
Popularity: 7.0
Frances Reid
Frances Reid
Emily Gilbert
Popularity: 5.2
Eddie Albert
Eddie Albert
Joe Varon
Popularity: 3.8
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Marshall Colt
Hancock
Popularity: 0.8
Michael Learned
Michael Learned
Skipper
Popularity: 4.7
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Alex Panas
Dr. Fredman
Popularity: 0.1
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Barry Hober
Gulkin
Popularity: 0.2
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Joe Petrullo
Magnano
Popularity: 0.4
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Roger Pretto
Dr. Hidalgo
Popularity: 3.5
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Jerry Hotchkiss
John Klinker
Popularity: 0.1
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Arnie Ross
Scheff
Popularity: 0.1

Key Crew

Writer Steve Gethers
Director Steve Gethers

Production

MGM Television
US

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Keywords

alzheimer's disease mercy killing

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Details
Release Date January 11, 1987
Runtime 1h 30m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.2
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