On this day in movie history - Whose Life Is It Anyway? (1981):

Whose Life Is It Anyway?

directed by John Badham,

written by Reginald Rose,

based on the play by Brian Clark,

was released in the United States on December 2, 1981.
Music by Arthur B. Rubinstein.

Cast:

Richard Dreyfuss, John Cassavetes, Christine Lahti, Bob Balaban, Thomas Carter, Kaki Hunter, Kenneth McMillan, Janet Eilber.

Recommended reading - Whose Life Is It Anyway? (1979):

Whose Life Is It Anyway?

Play by Brian Clark.

Published 1979.

Paperback

Published by Cornelsen.

ISBN 13: 9783454665902

ISBN 10: 3454665906

ASIN: 3454665906

Description:

Ken Harrison, is a successful sculptor with a beautiful girlfriend and everything to live for until a car wreck leaves him paralyzed for life, with no hope of physical recovery. When this charming, witty, angry young man chooses to die his doctors and nurses are determined that he must continue to live.