Mercy or Murder?
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Gethers
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Gethers
- Original Title
- Mercy or Murder?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- MGM Television
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Steve Gethers
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Mercy or Murder? about?
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.
Who directed Mercy or Murder??
Mercy or Murder? was directed by Steve Gethers.
Who stars in Mercy or Murder??
The principal cast of Mercy or Murder? includes Robert Young, Frances Reid, Eddie Albert, Marshall Colt, Michael Learned.
When was Mercy or Murder? released and how long is it?
Mercy or Murder? was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mercy or Murder??
Mercy or Murder? holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).