Mercy or Murder? (1987)
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.
Director: Steve Gethers
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: January 11, 1987
Cast
- Robert Young - Roswell Gilbert
- Frances Reid - Emily Gilbert
- Eddie Albert - Joe Varon
- Marshall Colt - Hancock
- Michael Learned - Skipper
- Alex Panas - Dr. Fredman
- Barry Hober - Gulkin
- Joe Petrullo - Magnano
- Roger Pretto - Dr. Hidalgo
- Jerry Hotchkiss - John Klinker
Screenplay
Production: MGM Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
alzheimer's disease, mercy killing
More Films by Director: Steve Gethers
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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??
- Mercy or Murder? stars Robert Young, Frances Reid, Eddie Albert, Marshall Colt, Michael Learned, Alex Panas.
- How long is Mercy or Murder??
- Mercy or Murder? has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Mercy or Murder??
- Mercy or Murder? is a TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was Mercy or Murder? produced?
- Mercy or Murder? was produced in United States of America.