The Executioner's Song

1982

135 min

5.7

Ends at

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.

Budget

$0

Genre

Crime, Drama, TV Movie

Director

Lawrence Schiller

Country

United States of America

Cast & Crew

Tommy Lee Jones

Christine Lahti

Rosanna Arquette

Eli Wallach

Steven Keats

Jordan Clarke

Richard Venture

Jenny Wright

Kenneth O'Brien

John Dennis Johnston

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The Executioner's Song

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.

  • Tommy Lee Jones

  • Christine Lahti

  • Rosanna Arquette

  • Eli Wallach

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