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

Craig T. Nelson

Kathleen Nolan

Chris Mulkey

L. Scott Caldwell

Max Gail

David Purdham

Richard Redlin

Franklin Clark (as Richard Robert Redlin)

Hinton Battle

Hildred Shumake

Henry G. Sanders

Timothy Scott

Larry's Father (as Tim Scott)

James Harper

Gina Gallego

Jessie Nelson

Elizabeth Garland

Beverly D'Angelo

Dee (uncredited)

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