Mercy or Murder?

Mercy or Murder?

90 mins | Drama, TV Movie | Jan. 11, 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.

Mercy or Murder?

90 mins | Drama, TV Movie | Jan. 11, 1987

Mercy or Murder?
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.
IMDb rating 7.5
Producers MGM Television
Original title Mercy or Murder?
Directors Steve Gethers
Writers Steve Gethers

Cast

Robert Young

as Roswell Gilbert

Frances Reid

as Emily Gilbert

Eddie Albert

as Joe Varon

Marshall Colt

as Hancock

Michael Learned

as Skipper

Alex Panas

as Dr. Fredman

Barry Hober

as Gulkin

Joe Petrullo

as Magnano

Roger Pretto

as Dr. Hidalgo

Jerry Hotchkiss

as John Klinker

Arnie Ross

as Scheff