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  • The Switch (1993)
  • TV Movie | 91 min | Biography, Drama
The Switch (1993)
TV Movie | 91 min | Biography, Drama

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) over the phone. The two meet each other and become...See moreLarry 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 can activate at any time (via his mouth) to end his life. Written by Anthony Ventarola See less
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Director
Writers
T.S. Cook (story) (teleplay) | Ron Schultz (story)
Composer
Cinematographer
Rohn Schmidt (as Ronn Schmidt)
Casting Director
Production Designer
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Updated Jan 17, 1993

Release date
Jan 17, 1993 (United States)

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19 cast members
Name Known for
Gary Cole
Larry McAfee Larry McAfee   See fewer
Craig T. Nelson
Russ Fine Russ Fine   See fewer
Kathleen Nolan
Larry's Mother Larry's Mother   See fewer
L. Scott Caldwell
Mrs. Linson Mrs. Linson   See fewer
Max Gail
Judge Johnson Judge Johnson   See fewer
Richard Redlin
Franklin Clark (as Richard Robert Redlin) Franklin Clark (as Richard Robert Redlin)   See fewer
Hinton Battle
Hildred Shumake Hildred Shumake   See fewer
Timothy Scott
Larry's Father (as Tim Scott) Larry's Father (as Tim Scott)   See fewer
David Schickele
Dr. Greene Dr. Greene   See fewer
James Harper
Staff Doctor Staff Doctor   See fewer
Gina Gallego
ICU Nurse ICU Nurse   See fewer
Jessie Nelson
Elizabeth Garland Elizabeth Garland   See fewer
Martin Davidson
Hospital Attorney Hospital Attorney   See fewer
Tamara E. Genest
Meredith Meredith   See fewer
Beverly D'Angelo
Dee (uncredited) Dee (uncredited)   See fewer
Ryal Haakenson
Doctor (uncredited) Doctor (uncredited)   See fewer
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