Shot in the Heart

Shot in the Heart (2001)

  • 80% of critics liked it
    (10 reviews)

  • 74% of users liked it
    (288 ratings)

This gripping drama is based on the real-life story of Mikal Gilmore, a respected journalist whose brother Gary Gilmore was a felon convicted of murder. In 1977, after he was sentenced to death, Gary Gilmore generated international controversy when he demanded that his lawyers call off all attempts… More

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R, 1 hr. 45 min.
Directed By
Agnieszka Holland
Written By
Frank Pugliese
Genres
Drama, Television, Mystery & Suspense
In Theaters
Jan 1, 2001 Wide
On DVD
Mar 12, 2002
HBO Films

Critic Reviews

  • John Anderson, Newsday

    Explores an oft-exploited case with exquisite understanding and care.

  • V.A. Musetto, New York Post

    Puts Gary Gilmore's tragic life into perspective, helping explain why it went so far amiss.

  • Tim Goodman, San Francisco Chronicle

    Only 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.

  • Julie Salamon, New York Times

    A bleak, haunting movie.

  • J. Hoberman, Village Voice

    Energetically directed from Frank Pugliese's deft script by Agnieszka Holland.

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  • Audrey L


    If 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.

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