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The Executioner's Song (1982)

NR · 1982-09-10 · 2h 15m · EN
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The story of two people who fell in love.....and kept on falling.

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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Norman MailerWriterLawrence SchillerDirector

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Tommy Lee JonesTommy Lee JonesGary Mark GilmoreChristine LahtiChristine LahtiBrenda NicolRosanna ArquetteRosanna ArquetteNicole BakerEli WallachEli WallachVern DamicoSteven KeatsSteven KeatsLarry SamuelsJordan ClarkeJordan ClarkeJohnny NicolRichard VentureRichard VentureEarl DoriusJenny WrightJenny WrightApril BakerKenneth O'BrienKenneth O'BrienSpencer McGrathJohn Dennis JohnstonJohn Dennis JohnstonJimmy Poker-GameMary Ethel GregoryMary Ethel GregoryIda DamicoPat CorleyPat CorleyVal Conlan

Keywords

MurderBiographyExecutionUtahDeath rowSuicide attemptCapital punishment

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Genre affinityDrama · Crime · Tv MovieTheme affinityMurder · Biography · ExecutionDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference319406Actor preference54334 · 113549 · 60537

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Frequently asked questions about The Executioner's Song

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.

How long is The Executioner's Song?

The Executioner's Song has a runtime of 135 minutes.