The Switch (1993)
All he wanted was to live and die with dignity.
Plot Summary
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 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 can activate at any time (via his mouth) to end his life.
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Full Cast & Characters
Gary Cole
Larry McAfee
Craig T. Nelson
Russ Fine
Kathleen Nolan
Larry's Mother
Chris Mulkey
Bill
L. Scott Caldwell
Mrs. Linson
Max Gail
Judge Johnson
David Purdham
Davis
Richard Redlin
Franklin Clark (as Richard Robert Redlin)
Hinton Battle
Hildred Shumake
Henry G. Sanders
Hank
Timothy Scott
Larry's Father (as Tim Scott)
David Schickele
Dr. Greene
Director & Crew
Bobby Roth
Director
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What is the TMDB rating of The Switch?
It has a TMDB rating of 9.3/10 based on 3 votes.
Who directed The Switch?
The Switch was directed by Bobby Roth and released in 1993.
How long is The Switch?
The Switch has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1993-01-17
- Status
- Released