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The Executioner's Song
Film / 1982

The Executioner's Song

Directed by Lawrence Schiller
CrimeDramaTV movie

★ 5.8/10Audience rating

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 …

The story

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.

Cast

Tommy Lee JonesGary Mark Gilmore Christine LahtiBrenda Nicol Rosanna ArquetteNicole Baker Eli WallachVern Damico Steven KeatsLarry Samuels Jordan ClarkeJohnny Nicol Richard VentureEarl Dorius Jenny WrightApril Baker Kenneth O'BrienSpencer McGrath John Dennis JohnstonJimmy Poker-Game Mary Ethel GregoryIda Damico Pat CorleyVal Conlan
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Michael LeClairRikki Wood Walter OlkewiczPete Galovan Jim YoungsSterling Baker Grace ZabriskieKathryne Baker John ChappellRon Stanger Rance HowardLt. Nelson Charles CyphersNoall Wootton Ray GirardinSnyder Bruce NewboldMax Jensen Robert BoonDoctor

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