The Executioner's Song (1982)
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- Unrated
- 2h 15min
- Biography, Crime
- 28 Nov 1982 (USA)
- TV Movie
The story of Gary Gilmore, a convicted murderer who lobbied for his own execution.
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Awards:
- Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Tommy Lee Jones | ... |
Gary Gilmore
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| Christine Lahti | ... |
Brenda Nicol
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| Rosanna Arquette | ... |
Nicole Baker
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| Eli Wallach | ... |
Vern Damico
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| Steven Keats | ... |
Larry Samuels
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| Jordan Clarke | ... |
Johnny Nicol
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| Richard Venture | ... |
Earl Dorius
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| Jenny Wright | ... |
April Baker
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| Walter Olkewicz | ... |
Pete Galovan
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Michael LeClair | ... |
Rikki Wood
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| Pat Corley | ... |
Val Conlan
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Mary Ethel Gregory | ... |
Ida Damico
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| John Dennis Johnston | ... |
Jimmy Poker-Game
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Norris Mailer | ... |
Lu-Ann
(as Norris Church)
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Kenneth O'Brien | ... |
Spencer McGrath
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| Jim Youngs | ... |
Sterling Baker
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| Grace Zabriskie | ... |
Kathryne Baker
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John Chappell | ... |
Ron Stanger
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| Rance Howard | ... |
Lt. Nelson
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| Charles Cyphers | ... |
Noall Wootton
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Ray Girardin | ... |
Snyder
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Grant Gottschall | ... |
Mikal Gilmore
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Mark Campbell | ... |
Benny Bushnell
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Kathryn Whitehead | ... |
Debbie Bushnell
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| Bruce Newbold | ... |
Max Jensen
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Babetta Dick | ... |
Chris Caffee
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Sharon Lehner | ... |
Sue
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Angie Sorenson | ... |
Sunny
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Becki Sorenson | ... |
Sunny
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Victoria Jean | ... |
Pepper
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Greg Soohov | ... |
Conlin's Salesman
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Elizabeth Grand | ... |
Customer
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H.E.D. Redford | ... |
Norman Fulmer
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Duane Hill | ... |
Administrator
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Spencer Moody | ... |
Kid in Drugstore
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Stuart McDonald | ... |
Biker
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Tip Boxell | ... |
Toby Bath
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| John Hansen | ... |
Detective #1
(as John C. Hansen)
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Tim Eisenhart | ... |
Police Officer #1
(as Tim R. Eisenhart)
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Toby Bath | ... |
Detective #2
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| Russ McGinn | ... |
First Patrolman
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| Oscar Rowland | ... |
Judge #1
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Walt Field | ... |
Judge #2
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Phil L. Hansen | ... |
Judge Ritter
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Judith Romney Wolbach | ... |
Susan Canfield
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Leo Ware | ... |
Chairman of the Board
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Kenneth White | ... |
Warden Smith
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Jerry Rodrigues | ... |
Corrections Officer
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Jeanette D. Young | ... |
Matron
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Jay Bernard | ... |
Prison Official
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Harold Ray Dennis | ... |
Van Driver
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Steve Boyd | ... |
Singing Prison Inmate
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Thomas A. Carlin | ... |
Speaker #1
(as Tom Carlin)
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| Anthony Leger | ... |
Speaker #2
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Dennis L. Boaz | ... |
Dennis L. Boaz
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Thomas J. Meersman | ... |
Rev. Thomas J. Meersman
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Bob Moody | ... |
Bob Moody
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Ted Peacock | ... |
Ted Peacock
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John C. Woods | ... |
John C. Woods, M.D.
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Robert Boon | ... |
Doctor #1 (uncredited)
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David Franchina | ... |
Prison Guard (uncredited)
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| Susan French | ... |
Bessie Gilmore (uncredited)
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Brent Matthews | ... |
Media Person (uncredited)
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| William Sanderson | ... |
Gibbs (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Lawrence Schiller | ||
Written by
| Norman Mailer | ... | (screenplay) |
| Norman Mailer | ... | (book) |
Produced by
| Michael Economou | ... | associate producer |
| John Thomas Lenox | ... | supervising producer |
| Mimi Rothman Schapiro | ... | associate producer (as Mimi Rothman) |
| Lawrence Schiller | ... | producer |
Music by
| John Cacavas | ||
Cinematography by
| Freddie Francis | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Richard A. Harris | ||
| Tom Rolf | ||
Editorial Department
| Edward M. Abroms | ... | editorial consultant (as Edward Abroms) |
| Michael Economou | ... | editor: assemblage |
| Steven Kemper | ... | assistant editor |
| George T. Talley | ... | assistant editor |
| Larry Whelan | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Lisa Freiberger | ||
Production Design by
| Jac McAnelly | ||
Art Direction by
| Keith Hein | ||
Set Decoration by
| David L. Glazer | ... | (as David Glazer) |
Costume Design by
| Pat Tonnema | ||
Makeup Department
| Peter Knowlton | ... | makeup artist |
| Michele Payne | ... | hair stylist |
| Julie Purcell | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Hal Klein | ... | production manager |
| Barbara Persons | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tony Brown | ... | first assistant director |
| Paul Moen | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Verna Bagby | ... | construction coordinator |
| Ron Greenwood | ... | assistant property master |
| Frank Irving | ... | property master |
| Paul Nibley | ... | swing gang |
| Bryan Ryman | ... | artistic consultant |
Sound Department
| Mary Jo Devenney | ... | boom operator |
| Robert W. Glass Jr. | ... | re-recording mixer (as Robert Glass jr) |
| Barbara Harris | ... | looping group by |
| David J. Hudson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Karen Rasch | ... | dialogue editor |
| William Shenberg | ... | dialogue editor |
| James Troutman | ... | sound effects (as Jim Troutman) |
| Ray West | ... | re-recording mixer |
| James Bailey | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| David D. Caldwell | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Paul B. Clay | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Paul Laune | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Anthony Magro | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Steve Marlowe | ... | production sound mixer (uncredited) |
| Charles McCann | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Richard Raderman | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey L. Sandler | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Edward M. Steidele | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Dan Thomas | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Clancy T. Troutman | ... | supervising sound editor (uncredited) |
| Asher Yates | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Rick Josephsen | ... | special effects (as Rick Josephson) |
Stunts
| Rick Barker | ... | stunts |
| Rick Seaman | ... | stunts |
| Jesse Wayne | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Thomas Alcala | ... | gaffer (as Tommy Alcala) |
| Paul C. Babin | ... | first assistant camera |
| Gerrit Garretsen | ... | dolly grip |
| Ed George | ... | second assistant camera |
| Gordon Hayman | ... | technician: Lightflex System |
| Roy Larner | ... | representative: Lee Lighting |
| Dennis L. Peterson | ... | gaffer (as Dennis Peterson) |
| Tim Ross | ... | first assistant camera |
| Philip Sloan | ... | key grip |
| Reed Smoot | ... | second unit cameraman |
| Alex Webb | ... | still photographer |
| Greg Coelho | ... | lighting technician (uncredited) |
| George Griner | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Gordon Lonsdale | ... | 1st assistant camera: 2nd unit (uncredited) |
| H. Chris Sorensen | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Brian Sullivan | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| C. Duane Tuft | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Andy Hylton | ... | costumes: men |
| Pat Tonnema | ... | costumes: women |
Location Management
| Amanda Chamberlin | ... | location assistant |
| Wanda Hogan | ... | location assistant |
| Jack N. Young | ... | location manager (as Jack Young) |
Music Department
| John Fresco | ... | music coordinator |
| John Mick | ... | music editor |
| Ken Suesov | ... | score recordist: Brittania Studios |
Script and Continuity Department
| Dell Ross | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Frank 'Cat' Ballou | ... | transportation coordinator (as Frank Ballou) |
| Tim Hill | ... | transportation captain |
| James A. Lundin | ... | driver: genny van (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Teri Abastado | ... | assistant location accountant |
| Tom Bishop | ... | publicist |
| Penelope Bloch | ... | director of development |
| Linda Bross | ... | executive assistant |
| Robert N. Cohen | ... | development coordinator |
| Virginia Cook | ... | production office coordinator |
| Pamela Easley | ... | assistant: Mr. Schiller |
| Paul H. Forster | ... | stand-in: Tommy Lee Jones |
| Bobbi Kronowitz | ... | assistant: Mr. Lenox |
| Michael Palazzolo | ... | post production assistant |
| Bob Palmer | ... | publicity director |
| Roberta Rose | ... | production accountant |
| Jim Rothman | ... | production administrator |
| Jean Welch | ... | post production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1982) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Virgin Films (1983) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- BBC Two (1985) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Kino Lorber (2018) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- La Cinq (1986) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2008) (United States) (DVD) (director's cut)
- Paris Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Star Video (1983) (Australia) (video)
- Starmaker Entertainment (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- U.S.A. Home Video (1985) (United States) (video) (#215-507)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Consolidated Film Industries (CFI) (titles and opticals)
- Glen Glenn Sound Company (sound by)
- Lynn Stalmaster, Toni Howard & Associates (casting)
- The Pros' (sound effects by)
- The Staff of the Utah State Prison (special thanks)
- Utah Film Development (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Based on the real life case of murderer Gary Mark Gilmore, spanning the last nine months of his life (May 1976-January 1977) in which at age 35, after being released for serving a long prison term in Utah for armed robbery, the unstable Gilmore murdered two men in two separate and senseless robberies in which after a brief public trial in October, he was sentenced to death by firing squad which drew a lot of media attention when Gilmore insisted that his execution be carried out and he became the first man to be executed in the USA since the government reinstated the death penalty in 1976. Written by matt-282 |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | According to Lawrence Schiller, Debra Winger was strongly favored for Nicole Baker, but was turned down after being considered "too urban" for the role. Tatum O'Neal also read for the role. See more » |
| Goofs | When they are releasing the straps from Gilmore after he is dead you can see his hand move. In addition the arm is closer to the leg than depicted in the previous shot. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 35th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1983). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Talk Good Boogie See more » |
| Quotes |
Gary Mark Gilmore:
Go down on me, partner... I need it Nicole Baker: Don't call me partner. Gary Mark Gilmore: No, darlin'... I love it... I love it Nicole Baker: Yeah, you and seven other motherfuckers. See more » |