About the film
alzheimer's disease mercy killing
Mercy or Murder?
Release Date: January 11, 1987
| Year | : | 1987 |
| Slogan | : | «» |
| Genres | : | TV Movie, Drama |
| Production Companies | : | MGM Television |
| Director | : | Steve Gethers |
| Producers | : | |
| Writers | : | Steve Gethers |
| RunTime | : | 90 mins. |
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.
Main Actors
Robert Young
Character : Roswell Gilbert
Frances Reid
Character : Emily Gilbert
Eddie Albert
Character : Joe Varon
Marshall Colt
Character : Hancock
Michael Learned
Character : Skipper
Alex Panas
Character : Dr. Fredman
Barry Hober
Character : Gulkin
Joe Petrullo
Character : Magnano
Roger Pretto
Character : Dr. Hidalgo
Jerry Hotchkiss
Character : John Klinker
Arnie Ross
Character : Scheff
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