CinemaOSMovie · 1987 · 1h 30m · NR

Mercy or Murder?

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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.

Directed bySteve Gethers

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
EN
Released
January 11, 1987
Studios
MGM Television

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Robert Young

Robert Young

Roswell Gilbert

Frances Reid

Frances Reid

Emily Gilbert

Eddie Albert

Eddie Albert

Joe Varon

Marshall Colt

Marshall Colt

Hancock

Michael Learned

Michael Learned

Skipper

Alex Panas

Dr. Fredman

Barry Hober

Gulkin

Joe Petrullo

Magnano

Roger Pretto

Dr. Hidalgo

Jerry Hotchkiss

John Klinker

Creative team
Directed by
Steve Gethers
Written by
Steve Gethers

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