Murder in the First (1995)
The trial that brought down Alcatraz.
A young, inexperienced public defender is assigned to defend an inmate accused of committing murder while behind bars.
Director: Marc Rocco
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date: January 20, 1995
Cast
- Christian Slater - James Stamphill
- Kevin Bacon - Henri Young
- Gary Oldman - Glenn
- Embeth Davidtz - Mary McCasslin
- William H. Macy - Bill McNeill
- Stephen Tobolowsky - Mr. Henkin
- Brad Dourif - Byron Stamphill
- Kyra Sedgwick - Blanche
- Mia Kirshner - Rosetta Young
- R. Lee Ermey - Judge Clawson
Screenplay
- Dan Gordon (Screenplay)
Music: Christopher Young
Cinematography: Fred Murphy
Editing: Russell Livingstone
Production: Wolper Organization, Warner Bros. Pictures, Le Studio Canal+
Country: France, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $20M
Box Office: $30M
Original Language: en
Themes
Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Courtroom Drama, Prison Riot and Anarchy, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy
Keywords
prison, prisoner, death row, alcatraz prison, lawyer, courtroom, murder trial, 1940s, mistreatment, public defender, prisoner abuse
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Murder in the First about?
- A young, inexperienced public defender is assigned to defend an inmate accused of committing murder while behind bars.
- Who directed Murder in the First?
- Murder in the First was directed by Marc Rocco.
- Who stars in Murder in the First?
- Murder in the First stars Christian Slater, Kevin Bacon, Gary Oldman, Embeth Davidtz, William H. Macy, Stephen Tobolowsky.
- How long is Murder in the First?
- Murder in the First has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- What genre is Murder in the First?
- Murder in the First is a Crime, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Murder in the First?
- Murder in the First had a budget of $20M.
- How much did Murder in the First gross?
- Murder in the First grossed $30M worldwide.
- Where was Murder in the First produced?
- Murder in the First was produced in France, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Murder in the First?
- The themes of Murder in the First include: Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Courtroom Drama, Prison Riot and Anarchy, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy.