Right to Die (TV)
- Original title
- Right to Die
- Year
- 1987
- Running time
- 90 min.
- Country
- United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Phil Penningroth. Article: Andrew H. Malcolm
- Cast
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- Raquel Welch
- Michael Gross
- Bonnie Bartlett
- Peter Michael Goetz
- Joanna Miles
- Diane Salinger
- Mark Shera
- Cástulo Guerra
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Drama | TV Movie
- Synopsis
- Emily Bauer is a successful psychologist who is living the ideal family life until she is suddenly diagnosed with the dreaded neurological condition called ALS better known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. In the beginning stages, she puts up a courageous fight against this terrible affliction but her condition is deteriorating which eventually leaves her in a vegetative state. Emily then pleads with her husband to help her die. (FILMAFFINITY)
- Awards
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1987: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best Actress in a Mini-Series or Telefilm (Welch)1988: Emmy: 3 Nominations
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