In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan

Glenn Jordan
1977-09-26


8.2
120 min

Based on a true case, this tells the story of two parents in New Jersey whose daughter has lapsed into a coma from which doctors say she will never recover. The parents must decide whether to keep her alive on life support systems, or to disconnect them and let her die with some dignity left.

Cast

Name Character Team
Brian Keith Joe Quinlan Unowned
Piper Laurie Julie Quinlan Unowned
David Huffman Paul Armstrong Unowned
Stephanie Zimbalist Mary Ellen Quinlan Unowned
Biff McGuire Father Tom Unowned
David Spielberg Dr. Mason Unowned
Bert Freed Dr. Julius Korein Unowned