Murder in the First

Murder in the First (1995)

151 December 1995 (GB)Crime, Drama2 hours and 2 minutes
72%
User score

The trial that brought down Alcatraz

Description

A young, inexperienced public defender is assigned to defend an inmate accused of committing murder while behind bars.

Dan Gordon
Screenplay
Marc Rocco
Director

Actors

Christian Slater
Christian Slater
James Stamphill
Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon
Henri Young
Gary Oldman
Gary Oldman
Glenn
Embeth Davidtz
Embeth Davidtz
Mary McCasslin
William H. Macy
William H. Macy
Bill McNeill
Stephen Tobolowsky
Stephen Tobolowsky
Mr. Henkin
Brad Dourif
Brad Dourif
Byron Stamphill
Kyra Sedgwick
Kyra Sedgwick
Blanche
Mia Kirshner
Mia Kirshner
Rosetta Young
R. Lee Ermey
R. Lee Ermey
Judge Clawson
Stefan Gierasch
Stefan Gierasch
Warden James Humson
Mary Mackey
Mary Mackey
Prison Guard's Wife
Gary Ballard
Gary Ballard
Alcatraz Guard Swenson
Richie Allan
Richie Allan
Jury Foreman
Status

Released

Original language

English

Budget

$20,000,000

Revenue

$29,500,000

Keywords
prisonprisonerdeath rowalcatraz prisonlawyercourtroommurder trial1940smistreatmentpublic defenderprisoner abuse