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In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan

  • TV Movie
  • 1977
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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Brian Keith and Piper Laurie in In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan (1977)
BiographyDrama

This is based on the true case of New Jersey parents whose daughter has lapsed into a coma from which doctors say she will never recover. The parents must decide whether to keep her on life ... Read allThis is based on the true case of New Jersey parents whose daughter has lapsed into a coma from which doctors say she will never recover. The parents must decide whether to keep her on life support or disconnect it and let her die with dignity.This is based on the true case of New Jersey parents whose daughter has lapsed into a coma from which doctors say she will never recover. The parents must decide whether to keep her on life support or disconnect it and let her die with dignity.

  • Director
    • Glenn Jordan
  • Writer
    • Hal Sitowitz
  • Stars
    • Brian Keith
    • Piper Laurie
    • David Huffman
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    71
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    • Director
      • Glenn Jordan
    • Writer
      • Hal Sitowitz
    • Stars
      • Brian Keith
      • Piper Laurie
      • David Huffman
    • 2User reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination total

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    Brian Keith
    Brian Keith
    • Joe Quinlan
    Piper Laurie
    Piper Laurie
    • Julie Quinlan
    David Huffman
    David Huffman
    • Paul Armstrong
    Stephanie Zimbalist
    Stephanie Zimbalist
    • Mary Ellen Quinlan
    Biff McGuire
    Biff McGuire
    • Father Tom
    David Spielberg
    David Spielberg
    • Dr. Mason
    Bert Freed
    Bert Freed
    • Dr. Julius Korein
    Louise Latham
    Louise Latham
    • Sister Mary Luke
    Mary Jane Grayson
    • Karen Ann Quinlan
    Vincent Baggetta
    Vincent Baggetta
    • Donald Collester Jr.
    • (as Vince Baggetta)
    Jane Elliot
    Jane Elliot
    • Maria Armstrong
    John Friedrich
    John Friedrich
    • John Quinlan
    Habib Ageli
    • Dr. Hanif
    George Brenlin
    George Brenlin
    • Daniel Coburn
    Ken Sylk
    • Jim Crowley
    Byron Morrow
    Byron Morrow
    • Attorney General Hyland
    Ed Bell
    • Ted Einhorn
    • Director
      • Glenn Jordan
    • Writer
      • Hal Sitowitz
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    5mls4182

    Humanizing a highly controversial case

    If you weren't told already, this is based on a true story. Karen Ann Quinlan lapsed into a coma under a strange set of circumstances.

    Because of this family's tragedy and fight for a choice, people stuck in this predicament are better off, at least in the legal sense.

    The acting, writing and direction are all adequate. Watching is a bit frustrating as you naturally empathize with the family.

    I found this on YouTube. I doubt this was ever released on commercial began as, VHS or DVD. This is a good thing since this tragic story and its ensuing ongoing frustrating legal battles should be know. RIP Karen.

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      Karen Ann Quinlan passed away on June 11, 1985, 10 years after she fell into a persistent vegetative state and 9 years after her breathing tube was removed.

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    • Release date
      • September 26, 1977 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Zum Leben verurteilt
    • Production company
      • Warren V. Bush Productions
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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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