Director: Lawrence Schiller
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The Executioner's Song
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English
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64%
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Won 2 Primetime Emmys. 2 wins & 3 nominations total
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Tommy Lee JonesGary Mark Gilmore -
Christine LahtiBrenda Nicol
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Rosanna ArquetteNicole Baker
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Eli WallachVern Damico
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Steven KeatsLarry Samuels
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Richard VentureEarl Dorius
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Jenny WrightApril Baker
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Pat CorleyVal Conlan
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Walter OlkewiczPete Galovan
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Jim YoungsSterling Baker
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Jordan ClarkeJohnny Nicol
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Kenneth O'BrienSpencer McGrath
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John Dennis JohnstonJimmy Poker-Game
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Mary Ethel GregoryIda Damico
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Michael LeClairRikki Wood
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| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 2 h 15 min |
Description:
This true story follows Gary Gilmore, an Indiana man recently released from prison, who moves to Utah seeking a fresh start. He quickly becomes involved with Nicole Baker, a young single mother struggling with problems. Their relationship rapidly falls apart, leading to a violent series of murders. During his trial for these crimes, Gilmore insists on the death penalty, sparking intense media attention and attracting those eager to exploit his case.
| Alternative title: | The Executioner's Song |
| Release year: | 1982 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Won 2 Primetime Emmys. 2 wins & 3 nominations total |
| Director: | Lawrence Schiller |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | biography capital punishment death row execution murder suicide attempt utah |
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