The Executioner's Song
“The story of two people who fell in love.....and kept on falling.”
5.7
Rating
(31 votes)
2h 15m
Runtime
1982
Released
3
Popularity
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.
Status
Released
Original Title
The Executioner's Song
Release Date
1982-09-10
Languages
English
Directors
Writers
Norman MailerScreenplay
