The Execution of Raymond Graham (TV 1985)

Director:

Daniel Petrie

Writer:

Mel Frohman

Stars:

Graham Beckel, George Dzundza, Jeff Fahey

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Graham Beckel	...	Vic Graham
George Dzundza	...	Prison Chaplain
Jeff Fahey	...	Raymond Graham
Morgan Freeman	...	Warden Pratt
Linda Griffiths	...	Laura Hyler
Laurie Metcalf	...	Carol Graham
Kate Reid	...	Mrs. Graham
Alan Scarfe	...	Governor Richards
Lois Smith	...	Mary Neal
Josef Sommer	...	Jim Neal
Philip Sterling	...	Max Adler
Michael Dolan	...	Richie Neal
Neil Dainard	...	John Cole
Kurt Reis	...	Doc Vogel
Ken Pogue	...	Guard Coombs

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

capital punishment | stage | based on play

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 November 1985 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Execução de Raymond Graham

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alliance Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The set where the execution occurs is an exact replica of the death chamber in Texas where lethal injection was first used three years earlier. The external jail scenes are from a real working prison in Canada.

User Reviews

A slow paced, 80's TV movie.

This 1985 movie goes through a man's final hours before his execution. As he unsuccessfully tries to get a pardon, he makes amends with his family. I found it hard to get into and didn't think much of the acting. It may have set the stage for movies like Dead Man Walking.