First Time Felon (1997)
There's his way or the hard way. One guard. One inmate. One chance for redemption.
Inspired by the true story of Greg Yance. In the film, Yance (Epps) is a hood who goes to jail for possession of drugs. He is given a choice: 5 years in jail or a couple of months in boot camp. He chooses boot camp and finds out it is tougher than he thought it would be. He braves it through and comes home a better man. He then has to deal with the real world, and never gives up no matter what the odds.
Director: Charles S. Dutton
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: September 6, 1997
Cast
- Omar Epps - Greg Yance
- Delroy Lindo - Calhoun
- Rachel Ticotin - McBride
- Treach - Tyrone (as Treach)
- Justin Pierce - Eddie
- Lucinda Jenney - Sharon
- Robin Michelle McClamb - Greg's Mother (as Robin Vaughn)
- Tom Nowicki - Hogan
- Sandra 'Pepa' Denton - Laverne
- Jo D. Jonz - Pookie
Screenplay
- Daniel Therriault (Screenplay)
Music: Joseph Vitarelli
Cinematography: Jeffrey Jur
Production: Spring Creek Pictures, HBO
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
drug dealer, based on true story, boot camp, drill instructor, felon
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is First Time Felon about?
- Inspired by the true story of Greg Yance. In the film, Yance (Epps) is a hood who goes to jail for possession of drugs. He is given a choice: 5 years in jail or a couple of months in boot camp. He chooses boot camp and finds out it is tougher than he thought it would be. He braves it through and comes home a better man. He then has to deal with the real world, and never gives up no matter what the odds.
- Who directed First Time Felon?
- First Time Felon was directed by Charles S. Dutton.
- Who stars in First Time Felon?
- First Time Felon stars Omar Epps, Delroy Lindo, Rachel Ticotin, Treach, Justin Pierce, Lucinda Jenney.
- How long is First Time Felon?
- First Time Felon has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is First Time Felon?
- First Time Felon is a Drama film.
- Where was First Time Felon produced?
- First Time Felon was produced in United States of America.