In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan

In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan

120 mins | Drama, TV Movie | Sept. 26, 1977

Based on a true case, this tells the story of two parents in New Jersey whose daughter has lapsed into a coma from which doctors say she will never recover. The parents must decide whether to keep her alive on life support systems, or to disconnect them and let her die with some dignity left.

In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan

120 mins | Drama, TV Movie | Sept. 26, 1977

In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan
Based on a true case, this tells the story of two parents in New Jersey whose daughter has lapsed into a coma from which doctors say she will never recover. The parents must decide whether to keep her alive on life support systems, or to disconnect them and let her die with some dignity left.
Producers
Original title In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan
Directors Glenn Jordan
Writers Hal Sitowitz

Cast

Brian Keith

as Joe Quinlan

Piper Laurie

as Julie Quinlan

David Huffman

as Paul Armstrong

Stephanie Zimbalist

as Mary Ellen Quinlan

Biff McGuire

as Father Tom

David Spielberg

as Dr. Mason

Bert Freed

as Dr. Julius Korein