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Dreyfuss gives a remarkable performance, in this adaptation of Brian Clark's blackly comic stage play, as the paralysed sculptor fighting both the law and the medics for the right to die with dignity.

Keywords:

Comedy, Drama, Based-on-Play, Black Comedy, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1981) (USA) (4 Star)

Cast:

Richard Dreyfuss	.... Ken Harrison
John Cassavetes	.... Dr. Michael Emerson
Christine Lahti	.... Dr. Clare Scott
Bob Balaban	.... Carter Hill
Kenneth McMillan	.... Judge Wyler
Kaki Hunter	.... Mary Jo Sadler

Supporting Cast:

Thomas Carter	.... Orderly John
Alba Oms	.... Nurse Rodriguez
Janet Eilber	.... Pat
Kathryn Grody	.... Mrs. Boyle
George Wyner	.... Dr. Jacobs
Mel Stewart	.... Dr. Barr
Ward Costello	.... Mr. Eden
Alston Ahern	.... Nurse
Betty Cole	.... Nurse

Directors:

John Badham

Writers:

Brian Clark
Reginald Rose