The Switch
"All he wanted was to live and die with dignity."
Originally released in 1993. The Switch is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Bobby Roth.
Starring Gary Cole, Craig T. Nelson, and Kathleen Nolan
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 17, 1993
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Gary Cole
as Larry McAfee
Craig T. Nelson
as Russ Fine
Kathleen Nolan
as Larry's Mother
Chris Mulkey
as Bill
L. Scott Caldwell
as Mrs. Linson
Max Gail
as Judge Johnson
David Purdham
as Davis
Richard Redlin
as Franklin Clark (as Richard Robert Redlin)
Hinton Battle
as Hildred Shumake
Henry G. Sanders
as Hank
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Switch about?
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 othe...
Who directed The Switch?
The Switch was directed by Bobby Roth.
How long is The Switch?
The Switch has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Switch released?
The Switch was released on January 17, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Switch?
The main cast of The Switch includes Gary Cole, Craig T. Nelson, Kathleen Nolan, Chris Mulkey, L. Scott Caldwell.