Mercy or Murder?

Mercy or Murder? (1987)

TV Movie Drama

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.

  • Release Date: 1987-01-11
  • Runtime: 1h 30min
  • Director: Steve Gethers

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    • Cast

    • Robert Young

      Roswell Gilbert

    • Frances Reid

      Emily Gilbert

    • Eddie Albert

      Joe Varon

    • Marshall Colt

      Hancock

    • Michael Learned

      Skipper

    • Alex Panas

      Dr. Fredman

    • Barry Hober

      Gulkin

    • Joe Petrullo

      Magnano

    • Roger Pretto

      Dr. Hidalgo

    • Jerry Hotchkiss

      John Klinker

    • Arnie Ross

      Scheff

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