The Executioner's Song (1982)

  • NR
  • 11/28/1982 (US)
  • Crime, Drama, TV Movie
  • 2h 15m

The story of two people who fell in love.....and kept on falling.

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.

Lawrence Schiller

Director

Norman Mailer

Writer

Cast

Tommy Lee Jones's headshot

Tommy Lee Jones

Gary Mark Gilmore
Christine Lahti's headshot

Christine Lahti

Brenda Nicol
Rosanna Arquette's headshot

Rosanna Arquette

Nicole Baker
Eli Wallach's headshot

Eli Wallach

Vern Damico
Steven Keats's headshot

Steven Keats

Larry Samuels
Jordan Clarke's headshot

Jordan Clarke

Johnny Nicol
Richard Venture's headshot

Richard Venture

Earl Dorius
Jenny Wright's headshot

Jenny Wright

April Baker

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