Right to Die (film)

Right to Die
Film poster
Written byPhil Penningroth
Directed byPaul Wendkos
Starring
ComposerBrad Fiedel
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerDon Ohlmeyer
ProducerKaren Danaher-Dorr
CinematographyBernd Heinl
EditorJames Galloway
Running time90 minutes
Production companyOhlmeyer Communications Company
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseOctober 12, 1987 (1987-10-12)
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Right to Die is an American drama television film that premiered on NBC on October 12, 1987. Directed by Paul Wendkos and written by Phil Penningroth, it is based on articles in The New York Times written by Andrew H. Malcolm.[1] The film stars Raquel Welch and Michael Gross, with Bonnie Bartlett, Peter Michael Goetz, and Joanna Miles in supporting roles. It was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards and Welch was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her performance.

Right to Die was one of three films that Welch said she was most proud of.[2]

  1. ^ O'Connor, John J. (October 12, 1987). "TV Review; RAQUEL WELCH STARS IN 'RIGHT TO DIE,' NBC". The New York Times. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  2. ^ Sanello, Frank (May 14, 1989). "A CENSOR IN 'PARADISE'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 3, 2023.

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