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Mercy or Murder?
1987 β€’ 1h 30m

Mercy or Murder?

IMDb 7.5
10.0
film TV Dramat

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Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Directed by: Steve Gethers
Robert Young
Robert Young
Roswell Gilbert
Frances Reid
Frances Reid
Emily Gilbert
Eddie Albert
Eddie Albert
Joe Varon
Marshall Colt
Marshall Colt
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Michael Learned
Michael Learned
Skipper
Alex Panas
Dr. Fredman
Barry Hober
Gulkin
Joe Petrullo
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