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The Executioner's Song (1982)

TV Series 92 min

Drama

The Executioner’s Song first aired in 1982, as a two-part miniseries on NBC (188 minutes overall), earning an Emmy nomination for Norman Mailer, and an Emmy win for star Tommy Lee Jones, who played convicted murderer Gary Gilmore. Divided into two parts: the story of the days leading up to Gilmore’s crime spree, and the story of the days leading up to the firing squad.

Lawrence Schiller Director Norman Mailer Writer

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Released
November 28, 1982
Runtime
92 min
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Cast

Tommy Lee Jones Tommy Lee Jones Gary Gilmore Rosanna Arquette Rosanna Arquette Nicole Baker Christine Lahti Christine Lahti Brenda Nicol Eli Wallach Eli Wallach Vern Damico Steven Keats Steven Keats Larry Samuels

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Executioner's Song about?
The Executioner’s Song first aired in 1982, as a two-part miniseries on NBC (188 minutes overall), earning an Emmy nomination for Norman Mailer, and an Emmy win for star Tommy Lee Jones, who played convicted murderer Gary Gilmore. Divided into two parts: the story of the days leading up to Gilmore’s crime spree, and the story of the days leading up to the firing squad.
Who created The Executioner's Song?
The Executioner's Song was created by Lawrence Schiller.
Who stars in The Executioner's Song?
The Executioner's Song stars Tommy Lee Jones, Rosanna Arquette, Christine Lahti, Eli Wallach.
When was The Executioner's Song released?
The Executioner's Song is a 1982 drama series.
Where can I watch The Executioner's Song?
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