The Executioner's Song

(1982)Directed by Lawrence Schiller135 minCrime, Drama
The story of two people who fell in love.....and kept on falling.

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.

Tommy Lee Jonesas Gary Mark Gilmore
Christine Lahtias Brenda Nicol
Rosanna Arquetteas Nicole Baker
Eli Wallachas Vern Damico
Steven Keatsas Larry Samuels
Jordan Clarkeas Johnny Nicol
Richard Ventureas Earl Dorius
Jenny Wrightas April Baker
KOKenneth O'Brienas Spencer McGrath
JDJohn Dennis Johnstonas Jimmy Poker-Game
Mary Ethel Gregoryas Ida Damico
Pat Corleyas Val Conlan
Michael LeClairas Rikki Wood
Walter Olkewiczas Pete Galovan
Jim Youngsas Sterling Baker
Grace Zabriskieas Kathryne Baker
John Chappellas Ron Stanger
Rance Howardas Lt. Nelson
Charles Cyphersas Noall Wootton
Bruce Newboldas Max Jensen
RBRobert Boonas Doctor