Shot in the Heart
Shot in the Heart

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In fall 1977, Mikal Gilmore and his older brother Frank Jr. ride through the Salt Lake Valley in a Rolls-Royce driven by ACLU lawyer Richard Giaque. They are on their way to Utah's Draper Prison for a "one-time-only" visit with their notorious brother Gary, a death-row inmate set to be executed in a few days. Convicted a year earlier of the brutal murders of two Mormon men, Gary has been sentenced to death in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to reinstate capital punis... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in Shot in the Heart:

Giovanni Ribisi
Elias Koteas
Eric Bogosian
Lee Tergesen
Terry Beaver
Amy Madigan

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In fall 1977, Mikal Gilmore and his older brother Frank Jr. ride through the Salt Lake Valley in a Rolls-Royce driven by ACLU lawyer Richard Giaque. They are on their way to Utah's Draper Prison for a "one-time-only" visit with their notorious brother Gary, a death-row inmate set to be executed in a few days. Convicted a year earlier of the brutal murders of two Mormon men, Gary has been sentenced to death in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to reinstate capital punishment. Since he stands to become the first American in more than a decade to be executed, Gary has become the subject of enormous national attention, and his request to die stuns his ailing mother Bessie and confuses his brothers. Mikal and Frank hope to meet with Gary, change his mind, and get papers signed that will stay the execution.

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San Francisco Chronicle - 10/10 by Tim GoodmanOnly a writer as talented as Mikal Gilmore could tell a story that punches you in the gut about every five seconds and yet leaves you hoping for more.
Newsday - 8/10 by John AndersonExplores an oft-exploited case with exquisite understanding and care.
Moviehole - 7/10 by Clint MorrisQuite a morbid picture, but the performances save it
TV Guide - 7/10 by Maitland McDonaghRibisi is painfully intense without being histrionic.
New York Magazine/Vulture - 6/10 by John LeonardAgnieszka Holland (Europa, Europa) directs this stunning cast in what is essentially one long therapeutic interrogation with evidentiary flashbacks -- a claustrophobic seizure, a water torture of family secrets.
User Review - 10/10 by Audrey LIf you're a Ribisi fan you must see this neglected little movie. He plays the brother of convicted murderer Gary Gilmore (The Executioner's Song) .Based on the book by Gilmore's brother.Ribisi is amazing in the range and depth of his performance.
User Review - 10/10 by Kym (c my community profile) RI remember shooting this in baltimore maryland when i was six years old. You can see me in this trailer in the quick flashback to the courtroom seen when amy is talking about being the mother of a killer. I played mikal as a child in the flashbacks watching my brother being convicted. Amy madigan threw me a party on my last day of filming on the set. Wow, its great to still find a trace of this movie lol im on my ipod typing this lol
User Review - 10/10 by Tyler MHe was worth more dead than he ever was alive. This is one of the most emotional films ever created. Enough said, this is a powerhouse. The Story: Gary Gilmore is sentenced to die in 1977. It's a battle of ethics and a race against time, as his youngest brother only has one week to stop it. Do you save the life of a loved one, or are you just interfering with his right to die? Growing up, never really knowing each other, this is the story of two brothers finally getting the chance to get to know each other... But it's too late. It's based on the true story of Gary Gilmore and is a true cinematic work of art. The lighting style, and the cinematography are amazing here. The Cast: Giovanni Ribisi, Elias Koteas... There's not enough words in the english dictionary to describe how great these two act together. Perfectly cast as Gilmores baby brother, Giovanni Ribisi plays the part with more conviction here than ever before. You'll definitely feel his pain and sorrow as he struggles to understand his brother and fights to make the right decision. Elias Koteas plays Gary Gilmore, playing it superbly, he's an actor that should be seen more often. I guarantee you're going to feel his anger, his frustration, and even what little happiness he has. These two will break your heart, and if you don't feel it than you must the coldest person alive. One to Five Scale: 5 This is probably one of the hardest ones to find from my list of movies to see. It's an HBO original from 2001, and somehow managed to get my hands on a copy of it on DVD, used for about five dollars... So good luck finding it... And if you do find it, DON'T HESITATE TO PICK IT UP!!! You won't be disappointed by this one. Tyler
User Review - 8/10 by Joshua EGreat movie. A few familiar faces. Details the time and late life of Gary Gillmore in the moments leading up to his execution. What makes this noteworthy is the fact that it was the FIRST execution to occur after the death penalty was reinstated in 1976
User Review - 8/10 by Jessica JEnjoyed the movie. The book is even better.

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