In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan 46 years old

Based on a true case, this tells the story of two parents in New Jersey whose daughter has lapsed into a coma from which doctors say she will never recover. The parents must decide whether to keep her alive on life support systems, or to disconnect them and let her die with some dignity left.

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In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan Cast

Name Character
Stephanie Zimbalist She was 20, now 67 years old as Mary Ellen Quinlan
Piper Laurie She was 45, now 92 years old as Julie Quinlan
David Spielberg He was 38, 77 years old when he died as Dr. Mason
Biff McGuire He was 50, now 97 years old as Father Tom
Brian Keith He was 55, 75 years old when he died as Joe Quinlan
Bert Freed He was 57, 74 years old when he died as Dr. Julius Korein
David Huffman He was 32, 39 years old when he died as Paul Armstrong

In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan Crew

Name Department
Glenn A. Jordan as Director. He was 41 (now 87) years old Directing
In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan (46 years)

  • Release day: Monday, September 26, 1977
  • Runtime: 120 minutes