The Executioner's Song 41 years old

The story of two people who fell in love.....and kept on falling.

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.

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The Executioner's Song Cast

Name Character
Tommy Lee Jones He was 36, now 77 years old as Gary Mark Gilmore
Christine Lahti She was 32, now 74 years old as Brenda Nicol
Eli Wallach He was 66, 98 years old when he died as Vern Damico
Rosanna Arquette She was 23, now 64 years old as Nicole Baker
Steven Keats He was 37, 49 years old when he died as Larry Samuels
Richard Venture He was 59, 94 years old when he died as Earl Dorius
Jenny Wright She was 20, now 62 years old as April Baker
Jordan Clarke He was 32, now 73 years old as Johnny Nicol

The Executioner's Song Crew

Name Department
Lawrence Schiller as Director. He was 45 (now 87) years old Directing
Norman Mailer as Writer. He was 59 (84) years old when He died Writing
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The Executioner's Song (41 years)

The story of two people who fell in love.....and kept on falling.

  • Release day: Friday, September 10, 1982
  • Runtime: 135 minutes