The Executioner's Song (1982)
Overview
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.
What is The Executioner's Song about?
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. The Executioner's Song is a Crime, Drama, TV Movie movie, released on 1982-09-10, runtime 135 minutes.
Is The Executioner's Song worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Executioner's Song 5.7 out of 10 from 34 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
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Directed by
Lawrence Schiller
Cast
- Tommy Lee Jones as Gary Mark Gilmore
- Christine Lahti as Brenda Nicol
- Rosanna Arquette as Nicole Baker
- Eli Wallach as Vern Damico
- Steven Keats as Larry Samuels
- Jordan Clarke as Johnny Nicol
- Richard Venture as Earl Dorius
- Jenny Wright as April Baker
- Kenneth O'Brien as Spencer McGrath
- John Dennis Johnston as Jimmy Poker-Game
- Mary Ethel Gregory as Ida Damico
- Pat Corley as Val Conlan
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