Mercy or Murder? (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film
Released in 1987, Mercy or Murder? is a drama and tv movie film directed by Steve Gethers, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Mercy or Murder? stars Robert Young as Roswell Gilbert, Frances Reid as Emily Gilbert, Eddie Albert as Joe Varon and Marshall Colt as Hancock, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mercy or Murder? page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mercy or Murder? tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mercy or Murder? (1987)?
- In US, Mercy or Murder? is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Mercy or Murder??
- Mercy or Murder? stars Robert Young, Frances Reid, Eddie Albert, Marshall Colt and Michael Learned.