United States / Dec 02, 1981 / R
The ultimate drama in the human comedy.
1h 59min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Ken Harrison is an artist that lives to make sculptures. One day he is involved in a car accident, and is paralyzed from his neck down. All he can do is talk and move his head, and he wants to die. Whilst he is in hospital he makes friends with some of the staff, and they support him when he goes to trial to be allowed to die.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Alba Oms | Nurse Rodriguez |
| Janet Eilber | Pat |
| Kathryn Grody | Mrs. Boyle |
| George Wyner | Dr. Jacobs |
| Mel Stewart | Dr. Barr |
| Ward Costello | Mr. Eden |
| Alston Ahern | Day Nurse |
| Betty Cole | ICU Nurse |
| Lyman Ward | Emergency Room Doctor |
| Juli Andelman | Stella |
| Abigail Hepner | Lissa |
| Alan Stock | 3rd Year Student |
| Jeffrey Combs | 1st Year Intern |
| Steven Bourne | Hoffman |
| John Garber | Physiotherapist |
| Katie Guymon | Anesthesiologist |
| Francine Henderson | Nurse |
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| J.J. Johnston | Guard |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Whose Life Is It Anyway? |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | Español, English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | SLM Production Group, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cooney/Schute Productions |
| Release date | 2 dicembre 1981 |
| Writer | Brian Clark, Reginald Rose |
| Cinematography | Mario Tosi |
| Assistant directors | John Badham |
| Camera operators | Mario Tosi |
| Additional photography | Mario Tosi |
| Stunts | Conrad E. Palmisano |
| Music | Arthur B. Rubinstein |
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| Sound | Arthur B. Rubinstein |
| Budget | 11.500.000 € |
| Revenue | 6.100.000 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
France / May 12, 1982
Germany / May 14, 1982 / 12
Ireland / Jul 23, 1982 / 15
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Netherlands / Nov 18, 1982
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