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  • Mercy or Murder? (1987)
  • Not Rated
    TV Movie | 96 min | Drama
Mercy or Murder? (1987)
Not Rated
TV Movie | 96 min | 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-...See moreRoswell 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. Written by Anonymous See less
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Jan 11, 1987 (United States)

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29 cast members
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Robert Young
Roswell Gilbert Roswell Gilbert   See fewer
Frances Reid
Emily Gilbert Emily Gilbert   See fewer
Eddie Albert
Joe Varon Joe Varon   See fewer
Marshall Colt
Hancock Hancock   See fewer
Michael Learned
Skipper Skipper   See fewer
Alex Panas
Dr. Fredman Dr. Fredman   See fewer
Barry Hober
Gulkin Gulkin   See fewer
Joe Petrullo
Magnano Magnano   See fewer
Roger Pretto
Dr. Hidalgo Dr. Hidalgo   See fewer
Arnie Ross
Scheff Scheff   See fewer
Jerry Hotchkiss
John Klinker John Klinker   See fewer
Joyce Feurring
Kelly's Mother Kelly's Mother   See fewer
Susan Hatfield
Sandy D'Amico Sandy D'Amico   See fewer
Sherman Roberts
Dr. Ongley Dr. Ongley   See fewer
Sherry Faber
Jackie Rhodes Jackie Rhodes   See fewer
Dick Callinan
John Rhodes John Rhodes   See fewer
Shawn McAllister
Clark Moran Clark Moran   See fewer
Fred Buch
Judge Coker Judge Coker   See fewer
Hope Pomerance
Mrs. Firestone Mrs. Firestone   See fewer
Paulette Attie
Lillian Irvin Lillian Irvin   See fewer
Nancy Duerr
Kelly's Secretary Kelly's Secretary   See fewer
Eugenia Gingold
Occupant Occupant   See fewer
Phillipe Marquis
Dr. Hansen Dr. Hansen   See fewer
Phil Philbin
Gene Hudak Gene Hudak   See fewer
Darcy Shean
Floor Nurse Floor Nurse   See fewer
Burt Richards
Doorman (uncredited) Doorman (uncredited)   See fewer
Todd Vittum
Maijorca Waiter (uncredited) Maijorca Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
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