In this fact-based made-for TV film, Gary Gilmore, an Indiana man who just finished serving a lengthy stay in prison, tries to start anew by moving to Utah. Before long, Gary begins an ill-advised romance with the troubled Nicole Baker, a teenage single mother. As their relationship quickly deteriorates, Gary goes on a murderous rampage, leaving two dead. During his trial, he demands capital punishment; a media circus ensues and outsiders look to profit from his story.
| Directing | Lawrence Schiller | Director |
| Writing | Norman Mailer | Writer |
| Sound | Anthony Magro | Sound Editor |
| Crew | Rick Josephsen | Special Effects |
| Sound | Robert W. Glass Jr. | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Sound | James Troutman | Sound Effects |
| Sound | Ray West | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Peter Knowlton | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Michele Payne | Hair Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Julie Purcell | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Pat Tonnema | Costume Design |
| Art | David L. Glazer | Set Decoration |
| Art | Keith Hein | Art Direction |
| Art | Jac McAnelly | Production Design |
| Editing | Richard A. Harris | Editor |
| Editing | Tom Rolf | Editor |
| Camera | Freddie Francis | Director of Photography |
| Sound | John Cacavas | Original Music Composer |
| Crew | Jesse Wayne | Stunt Coordinator |
| Sound | Waylon Jennings | Songs |
