Murder or Mercy
1974 · 73 min · ★ 10.0 · TV Movie, Drama
An attorney comes out of retirement to defend a prominent doctor, who has been accused of the mercy killing of his wife.
Directed by Harvey Hart · Written by Douglas Day Stewart
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Bradford Dillman Sam Champion -
Melvyn Douglas Dr. Paul Harelson -
Mildred Dunnock Lois Harelson -
Denver Pyle Amos Champion -
Don Porter Henry Balin -
David Birney Dr. Peter Peterson -
Robert Webber Dr. Eric Stoneman -
Bonnie Bartlett Elena Champion -
Arthur Franz Dr. Raymond Eckworth -
Bettye Ackerman Nurse Cantelli -
C. Lindsay Workman Bailiff - S Stephen Coit Coroner
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