The Executioner's Song
en
PG-13
5.7
September 1982
Crime
Drama
TV Movie
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.
Runtime:
2 hours 15 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
en
Budget:
N/A
Revenue:
N/A
Director:
Lawrence Schiller
