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The Switch

  • TV Movie
  • 1993
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
138
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Beverly D'Angelo, Craig T. Nelson, and Gary Cole in The Switch (1993)
BiographyDrama

Larry McAfee is paralyzed from the neck down following a motorcycle accident. He gradually loses the will to live, in the meantime befriending a talk radio DJ (portrayed by Craig T Nelson) o... Read allLarry McAfee is paralyzed from the neck down following a motorcycle accident. He gradually loses the will to live, in the meantime befriending a talk radio DJ (portrayed by Craig T Nelson) over the phone. The two meet each other and become friends, though Larry still wishes to en... Read allLarry McAfee is paralyzed from the neck down following a motorcycle accident. He gradually loses the will to live, in the meantime befriending a talk radio DJ (portrayed by Craig T Nelson) over the phone. The two meet each other and become friends, though Larry still wishes to end his life. The DJ reluctantly has a switch installed on Larry's life support that Larry c... Read all

  • Director
    • Bobby Roth
  • Writers
    • T.S. Cook
    • Ron Schultz
  • Stars
    • Gary Cole
    • Craig T. Nelson
    • Kathleen Nolan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    138
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bobby Roth
    • Writers
      • T.S. Cook
      • Ron Schultz
    • Stars
      • Gary Cole
      • Craig T. Nelson
      • Kathleen Nolan
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Gary Cole
    Gary Cole
    • Larry McAfee
    Craig T. Nelson
    Craig T. Nelson
    • Russ Fine
    Kathleen Nolan
    Kathleen Nolan
    • Larry's Mother
    Chris Mulkey
    Chris Mulkey
    • Bill
    L. Scott Caldwell
    L. Scott Caldwell
    • Mrs. Linson
    Max Gail
    Max Gail
    • Judge Johnson
    David Purdham
    David Purdham
    • Davis
    Richard Redlin
    • Franklin Clark
    • (as Richard Robert Redlin)
    Hinton Battle
    Hinton Battle
    • Hildred Shumake
    Henry G. Sanders
    Henry G. Sanders
    • Hank
    Timothy Scott
    Timothy Scott
    • Larry's Father
    • (as Tim Scott)
    David Schickele
    • Dr. Greene
    James Harper
    James Harper
    • Staff Doctor
    Gina Gallego
    Gina Gallego
    • ICU Nurse
    Jessie Nelson
    Jessie Nelson
    • Elizabeth Garland
    Martin Davidson
    • Hospital Attorney
    Tamara E. Genest
    • Meredith
    Beverly D'Angelo
    Beverly D'Angelo
    • Dee
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Bobby Roth
    • Writers
      • T.S. Cook
      • Ron Schultz
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    7blanche-2

    excellent

    I only saw this TV movie once, but I have never forgotten it. It was an extremely powerful portrayal of a physically challenged man who feels helpless and asks for only one thing: A switch installed so that he can turn off his life support if he wants to. Once the switch is in place, he realizes that he wants to live and begins to work with devices that will aid him in his daily living and work.

    This film really should be out on DVD or video - it's a no miss. Gary Cole is his usual wonderful, no frills self in the role. I found this a very inspiring and informational film.

    If you notice this in your TV listings, don't pass it up.
    wolfhell88

    One of the best TV Dramas ever

    This is one of the best TV dramas I have ever seen. Gary Cole plays a young man, who is paralyzed after an accident and can only talk and breath through a special construction. Once strong and sporty he feels so terrible now that he wants to die. Gary Cole, well-known from American Gothic and Midnight Caller, plays his part sensitive and emotional and makes this movie unforgettable.

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    • Release date
      • January 17, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Atado a la vida
    • Filming locations
      • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • CBS
      • The Avnet/Kerner Company
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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