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Right to Die

August 12, 1987 1h 30m 7.8/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1987. Right to Die is a tv movie/drama film. directed by Paul Wendkos.

Starring Raquel Welch, Michael Gross, and Bonnie Bartlett

Synopsis

Emily Bauer (Raquel Welch) is a successful psychologist with a happy home life who is suddenly stricken with the dreaded neurological affliction ALS (aka "Lou Gehrig's Disease"). At first, she is determined to fight for her life, but as her conditions deteriorates and she becomes more of a human vegetable, Ms. Welch begs her husband (Michael Gross) to help her die.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 12, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 7.8/10 Great (3 votes)
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Right to Die about?

Emily Bauer (Raquel Welch) is a successful psychologist with a happy home life who is suddenly stricken with the dreaded neurological affliction ALS (aka "Lou Gehrig's Disease"). At first, she is d...

Who directed Right to Die?

Right to Die was directed by Paul Wendkos.

How long is Right to Die?

Right to Die has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Right to Die released?

Right to Die was released on August 12, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Right to Die?

The main cast of Right to Die includes Raquel Welch, Michael Gross, Bonnie Bartlett, Peter Michael Goetz, Joanna Miles.