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The Executioner's Song(Movie, 1982)

NR
| 2h 37min | Genres: Crime, Drama, TV Movie
The Executioner's SongRating: 2.8/5 (with 1111 votes)
The Executioner's Song is a 1982 American made-for-television biographical crime drama film. It is a film adaptation of Norman Mailer's 1979 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. The film is directed by Lawrence Schiller from a screenplay by Mailer. ()
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About 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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Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Plays in: Utah
Based on the work of: Norman Mailer ("The Executioner's Song")
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 8 languages: English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Italian (IT), Korean (KO), Portuguese (PT), Russian (RU), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Released
Release date US: 11/28/1982 (World premiere: 09/10/1982)
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"A Canção do Carrasco"
"Le chant du bourreau"
"Manden, der ville henrettes"
"La canción del verdugo"

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WatchPlayStream ID: MOVIES:15822, Added: 02/19/2018, Last updated: 04/13/2024