In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan

Release Date: 1977-09-26

Overview: 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.

Rating: 8.2 / 10

Cast

Brian Keith

as Joe Quinlan

Piper Laurie

as Julie Quinlan

David Huffman

as Paul Armstrong

Stephanie Zimbalist

as Mary Ellen Quinlan

Biff McGuire

as Father Tom