Scene from The Executioner's Song (1982)
Scene Details
| Duration: 35 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: unknown |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 7 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 720x576 | Added: 2006-Mar-01 |
Actresses in this Scene
Rosanna Arquette
Birth Name: Rosanna Lauren Arquette
Birth Date: 1959-08-10
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA
Details
Alternate Names: Rosanna Lauren Arquette, رزانا آرکت, رُزانا آرکِت, 罗姗娜·阿奎特, 로잔나 아퀘트
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Full Biography
Rosanna Lisa Arquette, born August 10, 1959, is an American actress known for her diverse film roles and accolades. She earned an Emmy nomination for 'The Executioner's Song' (1982) and a BAFTA Award for 'Desperately Seeking Susan' (1985). Notable films include 'After Hours', 'The Big Blue', 'Pulp Fiction', and 'Crash'. Additionally, she directed the documentary 'Searching for Debra Winger' in 2002.
About the Movie: The Executioner's Song (1982)
Release Year: 1982
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Lawrence Schiller
Writer: Norman Mailer
Production & Genre
Producer(s): N/A
Companies: Film Communications Inc.
Genre: Biographical Film, Biography, Drama, Film Adaptation, Tv Movie
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Keywords: biography, capital punishment, death row, execution, murder, suicide attempt, utah
Story
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.
Summary
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.