Mercy or Murder?
1987, English. Directed by Steve Gethers.
Roswell and Emily Gilbert were married for fifty-one years, but for the eight final years of their marriage Emily suffered from Alzheimer's disease and the bone disease osteoporosis. Often in pain, Emily begged to die. In March 1985, 75-year-old Roswell shot Emily in the head. He said it was an act of mercy, but he was tried for murder and convicted as the nation debated euthanasia.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Mercy or Murder? is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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- Released
- 11 January 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Steve Gethers
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Mercy or Murder? runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Mercy or Murder? is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Mercy or Murder? is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed Mercy or Murder??
Mercy or Murder? (1987) was directed by Steve Gethers and stars Robert Young, Frances Reid, Eddie Albert.