Murder or Mercy(1974)
An attorney comes out of retirement to defend a prominent doctor, who has been accused of the mercy killing of his wife.
Movie: Murder or Mercy
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Sam Champion
Dr. Paul Harelson
Lois Harelson
Amos Champion
Henry Balin
Dr. Peter Peterson
Dr. Eric Stoneman
Elena Champion
Dr. Raymond Eckworth
Nurse Cantelli
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An attorney comes out of retirement to defend a prominent doctor, who has been accused of the mercy killing of his wife.
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1974-04-10
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