The executioner's song / Mailer, Norman

Tells the story of Gary Gilmore, a convicted murderer, who was executed in January, 1977.

Re-creates the crime, trial and events leading to the execution of convicted murderer Gary Gilmore, who requested the death sentence.

Ex-convict Gary Gilmore longs to die after he is sentenced to Death Row for robbing and killing two men.

Re-creates the crime, trial and events leading to the execution of convicted murderer Gary Gilmore, who requested the death sentence.