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The Executioner's Song

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  • 1982
  • 2 hr 15 mins
  • Documentary, Suspense, Drama
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Tommy Lee Jones, Rosanna Arquette Christine Lahti and Eli Wallach co-star in this critically acclaimed true story of convicted murderer Gary Gilmore who lobbied for his own execution.

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Cast & Crew See All

Tommy Lee Jones
Gary Gilmore
Christine Lahti
Brenda Nicol
Rosanna Arquette
Nicole Baker

Awards

  • 1983 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Film Sound Editing for a Limited Series or a Special - winner
  • 1983 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Film Sound Mixing for a Limited Series or a Special - nominated
  • 1983 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special - winner
  • 1983 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special - nominated

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