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The Executioner's Song

Not Rated
CrimeDramaTV Movie
5.7/10(27 ratings)

In this fact-based made-for TV film, Gary Gilmore, an Indiana man who just finished serving a lengthy stay in prison, tries to start anew by moving to Utah. Before long, Gary begins an ill-advised romance with the troubled Nicole Baker, a teenage single mother. As their relationship quickly deteriorates, Gary goes on a murderous rampage, leaving two dead. During his trial, he demands capital punishment; a media circus ensues and outsiders look to profit from his story.

09-10-1982
2h 15m
The Executioner's Song
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Main Cast

Tommy Lee Jones

Tommy Lee Jones

Gary Mark Gilmore

Christine Lahti

Christine Lahti

Brenda Nicol

Rosanna Arquette

Rosanna Arquette

Nicole Baker

Eli Wallach

Eli Wallach

Vern Damico

Steven Keats

Steven Keats

Larry Samuels

Jordan Clarke

Jordan Clarke

Johnny Nicol

Richard Venture

Richard Venture

Earl Dorius

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Lawrence Schiller
Writer:
Norman Mailer
Production:
Film Communications Inc.

Key Crew

Stunt Coordinator:
Jesse Wayne
Director:
Lawrence Schiller
Songs:
Waylon Jennings
Writer:
Norman Mailer
Sound Effects:
James Troutman

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en