Shot in the Heart
“He was worth more dead than he ever was alive... but not to me. I was Gary Gilmore's brother.”
Synopsis
The story of a man coming to terms with the sins and secrets of his notorious brother and, in the process, exploring the legacy of violence in his own family.
Top Cast
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Giovanni Ribisi
Mikal Gilmore
Elias Koteas
Gary Gilmore
Eric Bogosian
Larry Schiller
Lee Tergesen
Frank Gilmore, Jr.
Terry Beaver
Richard Giaque
Amy Madigan
Bessie Gilmore
Sam Shepard
Frank Gilmore, Sr.
Anne Kathryn Parma
Wanda Brown
Ashley Edwards
Alta Brown
Evyn Clark
Bessie (Age 12)
Kim Abunuwara
Melissa Brown
Rick Macy
Will Brown
Reid Sasser
Guard №1
Brett Fleisher
Gaylen Gilmore
Trevor Gosden
Mikal (Age 5-12)
Paul Wesley
Gary (Age 15-22)
Matthew Armstrong
Frank Jr. (Age 17-24)
M.F. Bernier
Guard №2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Warsaw Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 13, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Agnieszka Holland
- Screenplay & Story
- Mikal Gilmore, Frank Pugliese
- Original Score
- Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
- Original Title
- Shot in the Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Agnieszka Holland
Mikal Gilmore, Frank Pugliese
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
Jacek Petrycki
Ken Eluto
Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson, Irene Burns, Jim Finnerty
Department Leadership Roster
Irene Burns
Producer
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
Original Music Composer
Vincent Peranio
Production Design
Ken Eluto
Editor
Jacek Petrycki
Director of Photography
Tina Nigro
Costume Design
Agnieszka Holland
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shot in the Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shot in the Heart about?
The story of a man coming to terms with the sins and secrets of his notorious brother and, in the process, exploring the legacy of violence in his own family.
Who directed Shot in the Heart?
Shot in the Heart was directed by Agnieszka Holland.
Who stars in Shot in the Heart?
The principal cast of Shot in the Heart includes Giovanni Ribisi, Elias Koteas, Eric Bogosian, Lee Tergesen, Terry Beaver.
When was Shot in the Heart released and how long is it?
Shot in the Heart was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Shot in the Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shot in the Heart was composed by Jan A. P. Kaczmarek.
Is Shot in the Heart based on a book or true story?
Shot in the Heart is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Mikal Gilmore".