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The Executioner's Song (1982)
Año de Lanzamiento: 1982
Nación: United States of America
Título Alternativo: N/D
Director: Lawrence Schiller
Guionista: Norman Mailer
Producción y Género
Productor(es): N/D
Compañías: Film Communications Inc.
Género: Biographical Film, Biography, Drama, Film Adaptation, Tv Movie
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Palabras Clave: biography, capital punishment, death row, execution, murder, suicide attempt, utah
Argumento
Gary Gilmore, after serving a prison term in Indiana, moves to Utah seeking a fresh start. He begins a tumultuous relationship with Nicole Baker, a young single mother. Their relationship quickly sours, leading Gary on a violent spree where he murders two men during separate robberies. After his arrest and trial, Gilmore demands capital punishment, becoming the first person to be executed in the U.S. since the government reinstated the death penalty.
Resumen
The Executioner's Song is a made-for-TV film based on true events, directed by Lawrence Schiller in 1982. It follows the final nine months of Gary Mark Gilmore's life, from his release from prison to his execution. The story explores themes of redemption, violence, and the media circus surrounding high-profile crimes. The film is notable for its straightforward portrayal of a complex figure and its exploration of the death penalty.
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