Right of Way (1983)

7.4/10 • 106 min • Drama TV Movie

Overview

Miniature Dwyer is named after her mother, who was making miniature doll houses when Minnie was born. Minnie, too, has built doll houses for years, and when she learns that she is terminally ill, she and her husband Teddy begin planning their joint suicide. She makes sure that her dolls are placed with people who will appreciate and cherish them. The couple refuse to allow their grief-stricken daughter or the solicitous social worker or anyone else to forestall the death they are determined is right for them

Cast

Bette Davis

Miniature Dwyer

James Stewart

Teddy Dwyer

Melinda Dillon

Ruda Dwyer

Priscilla Morrill

Mrs. Finter

John Harkins

G. Clayburn

Jacque Lynn Colton

Mrs. Belkin

Ismael 'East' Carlo

Gardener

Jane Kaczmarek

TV Reporter

Mark L. Taylor

Paramedic

John Ratzenberger

Policeman

Robert Jayne

Mrs. Belkin's Son

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