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The Executioner's Song

NR

1982

135 minutes

CrimeDramaTV Movie

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.

Top Cast

Tommy Lee Jones headshot

Tommy Lee Jones

Gary Mark Gilmore

Christine Lahti headshot

Christine Lahti

Brenda Nicol

Rosanna Arquette headshot

Rosanna Arquette

Nicole Baker

Eli Wallach headshot

Eli Wallach

Vern Damico

Steven Keats headshot

Steven Keats

Larry Samuels

Jordan Clarke headshot

Jordan Clarke

Johnny Nicol

Richard Venture headshot

Richard Venture

Earl Dorius

Jenny Wright headshot

Jenny Wright

April Baker

Kenneth O'Brien headshot

Kenneth O'Brien

Spencer McGrath

John Dennis Johnston headshot

John Dennis Johnston

Jimmy Poker-Game

Mary Ethel Gregory headshot

Mary Ethel Gregory

Ida Damico

Pat Corley headshot

Pat Corley

Val Conlan

Michael LeClair headshot

Michael LeClair

Rikki Wood

Walter Olkewicz headshot

Walter Olkewicz

Pete Galovan

Jim Youngs headshot

Jim Youngs

Sterling Baker

Grace Zabriskie headshot

Grace Zabriskie

Kathryne Baker

John Chappell headshot

John Chappell

Ron Stanger

Rance Howard headshot

Rance Howard

Lt. Nelson

Charles Cyphers headshot

Charles Cyphers

Noall Wootton

Ray Girardin headshot

Ray Girardin

Snyder

Bruce Newbold headshot

Bruce Newbold

Max Jensen

Robert Boon headshot

Robert Boon

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