The Executioner's Song (1982)
The Executioner's Song is a 1982 crime movie directed by Lawrence Schiller, with a running time of 2h 15m. It stars Tommy Lee Jones, Christine Lahti and Rosanna Arquette.
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.
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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.
When was The Executioner's Song released?
The Executioner's Song was released on 10 September 1982.
How long is The Executioner's Song?
The Executioner's Song runs 2h 15m.
Who made The Executioner's Song?
The Executioner's Song was 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