Movie·1981·1h 59m
Whose Life Is It Anyway?
The ultimate drama in the human comedy.
Directed By
John Badham
Country
United States of America
Language
Spanish
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The Story
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.
Written By
Brian Clark, Reginald Rose
Cinematography
Mario Tosi
Music
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
51 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Richard Dreyfuss
Ken Harrison
John Cassavetes
Dr. Michael Emerson
Christine Lahti
Dr. Clare Scott
Bob Balaban
Carter Hill
Kenneth McMillan
Judge Wyler
Kaki Hunter
Mary Jo Sadler
Thomas Carter
Orderly John
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
// crew
Crew
Brian Clark
Screenplay
Reginald Rose
Screenplay
John Badham
Director
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Original Music Composer
Mario Tosi
Director of Photography
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