Mercy or Murder? (1987)

Mercy or Murder? (1987)

1987-01-11 United States of America 90 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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

Robert Young is Roswell Gilbert
Roswell Gilbert
Frances Reid is Emily Gilbert
Emily Gilbert
Eddie Albert is Joe Varon
Joe Varon
Marshall Colt is Hancock
Alex Panas is Dr. Fredman
Dr. Fredman
Barry Hober is Gulkin
Joe Petrullo is Magnano
Roger Pretto is Dr. Hidalgo
Dr. Hidalgo
Jerry Hotchkiss is John Klinker
John Klinker
Arnie Ross is Scheff