The Executioner's Song Season 1 • TV Show
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Are there new episodes of The Executioner's Song coming?
The Executioner's Song is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on November 29, 1982. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced.
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What is The Executioner's Song about?
Gary Gilmore. A man condemned to kill. Before he was condemned to die. 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. It blends drama elements. The series reflects a distinct US style and perspective.
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Cast and creators of The Executioner's Song
The main cast includes Tommy Lee Jones, Rosanna Arquette and Christine Lahti. Behind the scenes, it is directed by Lawrence Schiller.
Tommy Lee Jones
as Gary Gilmore
Rosanna Arquette
as Nicole Baker
Christine Lahti
as Brenda Nicol
Eli Wallach
as Vern Damico
Steven Keats
as Larry Samuels