The Executioner's Song
The Executioner's Song1982
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The Executioner's Song
2h 15m·Crime, Drama·
Directed by Lawrence Schiller·1982
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5.8/10 avgAverage user ratingIn 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.
DirectorLawrence SchillerCinematographyFreddie FrancisScreenplayNorman MailerStudioFilm Communications Inc.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Tommy Lee JonesGary Mark Gilmore | Gary Mark Gilmore |
 Christine LahtiBrenda Nicol | Brenda Nicol |
 Rosanna ArquetteNicole Baker | Nicole Baker |
 Eli WallachVern Damico | Vern Damico |
 Steven KeatsLarry Samuels | Larry Samuels |
| JJordan ClarkeJohnny Nicol | Johnny Nicol |
 Richard VentureEarl Dorius | Earl Dorius |
 Jenny WrightApril Baker | April Baker |
| KKenneth O'BrienSpencer McGrath | Spencer McGrath |
 John Dennis JohnstonJimmy Poker-Game | Jimmy Poker-Game |
| MMary Ethel GregoryIda Damico | Ida Damico |
 Pat CorleyVal Conlan | Val Conlan |
| MMichael LeClairRikki Wood | Rikki Wood |
 Walter OlkewiczPete Galovan | Pete Galovan |
 Jim YoungsSterling Baker | Sterling Baker |
 Grace ZabriskieKathryne Baker | Kathryne Baker |
 John ChappellRon Stanger | Ron Stanger |
 Rance HowardLt. Nelson | Lt. Nelson |
 Charles CyphersNoall Wootton | Noall Wootton |
| RRay GirardinSnyder | Snyder |
 Bruce NewboldMax Jensen | Max Jensen |
| RRobert BoonDoctor | Doctor |