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In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan (1977)

In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan

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2h

Biography, Drama

September 26th, 1977

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Synopsis

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.

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Cast

Brian Keith
Joe Quinlan
Piper Laurie
Julie Quinlan
David Huffman
Paul Armstrong
Stephanie Zimbalist
Mary Ellen Quinlan
Biff McGuire
Father Tom
David Spielberg
Dr. Mason
Bert Freed
Dr. Julius Korein
Louise Latham
Sister Mary Luke
Mary Jane Grayson
Karen Ann Quinlan
Habib Ageli
Dr. Hanif
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Directors

Glenn Jordan
Full cast & crew

Producers

Warren Bush
executive producer
Hal Sitowitz
producer
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Writers

Hal Sitowitz
Full cast & crew

Keywords

coma

Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

September 26th, 1977 (United States of America)
September 26th, 1977 (United States of America) theatrical
September 26th, 1977 (United States of America) TV

Alternative Titles

In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan (original title)
O Direito de Matar: O Caso Karen Ann Quinlan (Brazil)
Zum Leben verurteilt (Germany)
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Running Times

120 min (including commercials)

Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1

Production Companies

Warren V. Bush Productions

Distribution Companies

National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (United States of America) (original airing)
NBC Universal Television Distribution (United States of America) (syndication)

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