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Calvin Cooke, a small‑town judge, faces an agonizing choice as his wife endures unbearable pain from an incurable disease. After acting on a decision he believes is compassionate, he turns himself in and stands trial in a case that questions whether his actions are a crime or an act of mercy.

1948 · 1h 31m
Director Michael Gordon

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Drama

Calvin Cooke, a small‑town judge, faces an agonizing choice as his wife endures unbearable pain from an incurable disease. After acting on a decision he believes is compassionate, he turns himself in and stands trial in a case that questions whether his actions are a crime or an act of mercy.

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Studio
Universal Pictures
Released
1948
Run Time
1 hr 31 min
Rated
Unrated
Region of Origin
United States
© 1948 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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Original Audio
English
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English (United States) (AAC)

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English (United States) (CC)

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Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.