The Executioner's Song
“Gary Gilmore. A man condemned to kill. Before he was condemned to die.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 2 Episodes
92–96 min per episode
1982 – 1982
Premiered: Sun, Nov 28, 1982
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part II”
The last nine months in the life of Gary Gilmore, a convicted murderer who demanded that he be put to death and was eventually executed by a firing squad in 1977.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Schiller
Norman Mailer
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Schiller
Director
Norman Mailer
Writer
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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.
How many seasons does The Executioner's Song have?
The Executioner's Song comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Executioner's Song?
Key cast members in The Executioner's Song include Tommy Lee Jones, Rosanna Arquette, Christine Lahti, Eli Wallach, Steven Keats.
Who created or directed The Executioner's Song?
The Executioner's Song was developed and directed by Lawrence Schiller.