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It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Steve GethersDirector
- Steve GethersWriter
Cast
- Robert YoungRoswell Gilbert
- Frances ReidEmily Gilbert
- Eddie AlbertJoe Varon
- Marshall ColtHancock
- Michael LearnedSkipper
- Alex PanasDr. Fredman
- Barry HoberGulkin
- Joe PetrulloMagnano
- Roger PrettoDr. Hidalgo
- Jerry HotchkissJohn Klinker
- Arnie RossScheff
Themes
alzheimer's diseasemercy killing