Mercy or Murder? (1987)
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.
Director: Steve Gethers
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Robert Young as Roswell Gilbert |
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Frances Reid as Emily Gilbert |
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Eddie Albert as Joe Varon |
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Marshall Colt as Hancock |
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Michael Learned as Skipper |
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Alex Panas as Dr. Fredman |
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Barry Hober as Gulkin |
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Joe Petrullo as Magnano |
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Roger Pretto as Dr. Hidalgo |
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Jerry Hotchkiss as John Klinker |
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Arnie Ross as Scheff |
| Directing | Steve Gethers | Director |
| Writing | Steve Gethers | Writer |
