In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan (1977)
Based on a true case, this tells the story of two parents in New Jersey whose daughter has lapsed into a coma from which doctors say she will never recover. The parents must decide whether to keep her alive on life support systems, or to disconnect them and let her die with some dignity left.
Director: Glenn Jordan
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Brian Keith as Joe Quinlan |
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Piper Laurie as Julie Quinlan |
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David Huffman as Paul Armstrong |
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Stephanie Zimbalist as Mary Ellen Quinlan |
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Biff McGuire as Father Tom |
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David Spielberg as Dr. Mason |
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Bert Freed as Dr. Julius Korein |
| Writing | Hal Sitowitz | Writer |
| Directing | Glenn Jordan | Director |