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The Executioner's Song

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.

1982 |2h 15m |  Crime, Drama, TV Movie

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Cast

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Tommy Lee Jones

Gary Mark Gilmore

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Christine Lahti

Brenda Nicol

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Rosanna Arquette

Nicole Baker

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Eli Wallach

Vern Damico

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Steven Keats

Larry Samuels

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Richard Venture

Earl Dorius

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Jenny Wright

April Baker

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John Dennis Johnston

Jimmy Poker-Game

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Pat Corley

Val Conlan

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Walter Olkewicz

Pete Galovan

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Jim Youngs

Sterling Baker

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Grace Zabriskie

Kathryne Baker

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John Chappell

Ron Stanger

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Rance Howard

Lt. Nelson

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Charles Cyphers

Noall Wootton

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Bruce Newbold

Max Jensen

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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