The Switch (1993)

9.3/10 91 min Drama TV Movie

Overview

Larry McAfee is paralyzed from the neck down following a motorcycle accident. He gradually loses the will to live, in the meantime befriending a talk radio DJ over the phone. The two meet each other and become friends, though Larry still wishes to end his life. The DJ reluctantly has a switch installed on Larry's life support that Larry can activate at any time (via his mouth) to end his life.

Cast

Gary Cole

Larry McAfee

Craig T. Nelson

Russ Fine

Kathleen Nolan

Larry's Mother

Chris Mulkey

Bill

L. Scott Caldwell

Mrs. Linson

Max Gail

Judge Johnson

David Purdham

Davis

Richard Redlin

Franklin Clark (as Richard Robert Redlin)

Hinton Battle

Hildred Shumake

Henry G. Sanders

Hank

Timothy Scott

Larry's Father (as Tim Scott)

James Harper

Staff Doctor

Gina Gallego

ICU Nurse

Jessie Nelson

Elizabeth Garland

Beverly D'Angelo

Dee (uncredited)

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