In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan (1977)

7.8/10 • 120 min • Drama TV Movie

Overview

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.

Cast

Brian Keith

Piper Laurie

David Huffman

Stephanie Zimbalist

Mary Ellen Quinlan

Biff McGuire

David Spielberg

Bert Freed

Dr. Julius Korein

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