Mercy or Murder?
Directed by Steve Gethers
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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Mercy or Murder? was released on January 11, 1987.
Mercy or Murder? was directed by Steve Gethers.
Mercy or Murder? has a runtime of 90m.
Mercy or Murder? was produced by Len Steckler.
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.
The key characters in Mercy or Murder? are Roswell Gilbert (Robert Young), Emily Gilbert (Frances Reid), Joe Varon (Eddie Albert).
Mercy or Murder? is rated Not Rated.
Mercy or Murder? is a Drama, TV Movie film.
Mercy or Murder? has an audience rating of 7.5 out of 10.