Whose Life Is It Anyway?

(1981)Directed by John Badham119 min · RDrama
The ultimate drama in the human comedy.

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.

Richard Dreyfussas Ken Harrison
John Cassavetesas Dr. Michael Emerson
Christine Lahtias Dr. Clare Scott
Bob Balabanas Carter Hill
Kenneth McMillanas Judge Wyler
Kaki Hunteras Mary Jo Sadler
Thomas Carteras Orderly John
Alba Omsas Nurse Rodriguez
Janet Eilberas Pat
Kathryn Grodyas Mrs. Boyle
George Wyneras Dr. Jacobs
Mel Stewartas Dr. Barr
Ward Costelloas Mr. Eden
AAAlston Ahernas Day Nurse
BCBetty Coleas ICU Nurse
Lyman Wardas Emergency Room Doctor
Juli Andelmanas Stella
Abigail Hepneras Lissa
Alan Stockas 3rd Year Student
Jeffrey Combsas 1st Year Intern
Steven Bourneas Hoffman
JGJohn Garberas Physiotherapist
Katie Guymonas Anesthesiologist
Francine Hendersonas Nurse