The Executioner's Song (1982-09-10)
The story of two people who fell in love.....and kept on falling.
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.
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Status: Released
Release Date: 1982-09-10
Runtime: 2h 15m
Director: Lawrence Schiller
Writer: Norman Mailer
