Right to Die (1987)
1h 30m
Running Time
August 12, 1987Release Date
Right to Die (1987)
1h 30m
Running Time
August 12, 1987Release Date
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Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.
Raquel Welch
Emily Bauer
Michael Gross
Bob Bauer
Bonnie Bartlett
Lillian
Peter Michael Goetz
Woodie Charris
Joanna Miles
Catherine
Paul Wendkos
Director
Diane Salinger
Betsy
Phil Penningroth
Writer
Details.
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Wiki.
Right to Die is an American drama television film that premiered on NBC on October 12, 1987. Directed by Paul Wendkos and written by Phil Penningroth, it is based on articles in The New York Times written by Andrew H. Malcolm. The film stars Raquel Welch and Michael Gross, with Bonnie Bartlett, Peter Michael Goetz, and Joanna Miles in supporting roles. It was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards and Welch was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her performance.
Right to Die was one of three films that Welch said she was most proud of.