The Switch
“All he wanted was to live and die with dignity.”
Synopsis
Larry McAfee is paralyzed from the neck down following a motorcycle accident. He gradually loses the will to live, in the meantime befriending a talk radio DJ over the phone. The two meet each other and become friends, though Larry still wishes to end his life. The DJ reluctantly has a switch installed on Larry's life support that Larry can activate at any time (via his mouth) to end his life.
Top Cast
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Gary Cole
Larry McAfee
Craig T. Nelson
Russ Fine
Kathleen Nolan
Larry's Mother
Chris Mulkey
Bill
L. Scott Caldwell
Mrs. Linson
Max Gail
Judge Johnson
David Purdham
Davis
Richard Redlin
Franklin Clark (as Richard Robert Redlin)
Hinton Battle
Hildred Shumake
Henry G. Sanders
Hank
Timothy Scott
Larry's Father (as Tim Scott)
David Schickele
Dr. Greene
James Harper
Staff Doctor
Gina Gallego
ICU Nurse
Jessie Nelson
Elizabeth Garland
Martin Davidson
Hospital Attorney
Tamara E. Genest
Meredith
Beverly D'Angelo
Dee (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bobby Roth
- Original Title
- The Switch
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bobby Roth
Rohn Schmidt
Henk van Eeghen
Department Leadership Roster
Rohn Schmidt
Director of Photography
Henk van Eeghen
Editor
Bobby Roth
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Switch
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What is The Switch about?
Larry McAfee is paralyzed from the neck down following a motorcycle accident. He gradually loses the will to live, in the meantime befriending a talk radio DJ over the phone. The two meet each other and become friends, though Larry still wishes to end his life. The DJ reluctantly has a switch installed on Larry's life support that Larry can activate at any time (via his mouth) to end his life.
Who directed The Switch?
The Switch was directed by Bobby Roth.
Who stars in The Switch?
The principal cast of The Switch includes Gary Cole, Craig T. Nelson, Kathleen Nolan, Chris Mulkey, L. Scott Caldwell.
When was The Switch released and how long is it?
The Switch was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.