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Murder in the First( 1995)

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The trial that brought down Alcatraz

Overview

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

    Top Billed Cast

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      Christian Slater

      James Stamphill

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      Kevin Bacon

      Henri Young

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      Gary Oldman

      Glenn

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      Embeth Davidtz

      Mary McCasslin

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      William H. Macy

      Bill McNeill

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      Stephen Tobolowsky

      Mr. Henkin

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      Brad Dourif

      Byron Stamphill

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      Kyra Sedgwick

      Blanche

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      Mia Kirshner

      Rosetta Young

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      R. Lee Ermey

      Judge Clawson

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      Stefan Gierasch

      Warden James Humson

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      Mary Mackey

      Prison Guard's Wife

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      Gary Ballard

      Alcatraz Guard Swenson

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      Richie Allan

      Jury Foreman

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    A review by Wuchak

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    Written by Wuchak on Mon Aug 30 2021
    _**Life on Alcatraz in the 30s and early 40s**_ A young lawyer (Christian Slater) defends an inmate of Alcatraz (Kevin Bacon) accused of murder in 1941, but argues that the cruel treatment in the notorious prison is what drove him to it. Gary Oldman plays the heartless Warden (technically associate Warden) while R. Lee Ermey is on hand as the judge. "Murder in the First" (1995) is a prison/courtroom drama that says its “inspired by true events,” which means it’s NOT a biography of the real Henri Young, but rather uses Young’s basic story as a microcosm for unveiling several of Alcatraz’...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    20000000.00

    Revenue

    29500000.00

    Keywords

    • prison
    • prisoner
    • death row
    • alcatraz prison
    • lawyer
    • courtroom
    • murder trial
    • 1940s
    • mistreatment
    • public defender
    • prisoner abuse