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Whose Life Is It Anyway?

Whose Life Is It Anyway?

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Whose Life Is It Anyway?
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1981-12-02
  • Runtime: 119 minutes
  • Rating: 7.1/10 (45 votes)
  • Budget: $11,500,000
  • Revenue: $6,100,000
  • Production Companies: SLM Production Group, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cooney/Schute Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.1713
  • Languages: Spanish, English

Cast & Crew

Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss

as Ken Harrison

John Cassavetes

John Cassavetes

as Dr. Michael Emerson

Christine Lahti

Christine Lahti

as Dr. Clare Scott

Bob Balaban

Bob Balaban

as Carter Hill

Kenneth McMillan

Kenneth McMillan

as Judge Wyler

Kaki Hunter

Kaki Hunter

as Mary Jo Sadler

Thomas Carter

Thomas Carter

as Orderly John

Alba Oms

Alba Oms

as Nurse Rodriguez

Janet Eilber

Janet Eilber

as Pat

Kathryn Grody

Kathryn Grody

as Mrs. Boyle

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Trailers & Clips

Whose Life is it Anyway? - Theatrical Trailer

John Badham on WHOSE LIFE IS IT ANYWAY?

External Links

Keywords

paraplegicartistparalysiscar accidentsuicide thoughtslegal battleright to die

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whose Life Is It Anyway??

Whose Life Is It Anyway? is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1981-12-02.

Who are the main actors in Whose Life Is It Anyway??

The main cast includes Richard Dreyfuss, John Cassavetes, Christine Lahti, Bob Balaban, Kenneth McMillan, .

Where can I watch Whose Life Is It Anyway? online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Whose Life Is It Anyway? is available.

Is Whose Life Is It Anyway? based on a true story?

The ultimate drama in the human comedy.

What is the IMDb rating of Whose Life Is It Anyway??

Whose Life Is It Anyway? has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 based on 45 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Whose Life Is It Anyway??

The movie had a production budget of $11,500,000 and earned $6,100,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Whose Life Is It Anyway??

The soundtrack was composed by SLM Production Group, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cooney/Schute Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Whose Life Is It Anyway? filmed?

Whose Life Is It Anyway? was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Whose Life Is It Anyway??

The total runtime of Whose Life Is It Anyway? is 119 minutes.

Is Whose Life Is It Anyway? suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Whose Life Is It Anyway??

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Whose Life Is It Anyway?.

Does Whose Life Is It Anyway? have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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