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Murder in the First
“The trial that brought down Alcatraz.”
7.1 / 10• 1995• 2h 2m•R• English
CrimeDrama
Storyline
A young, inexperienced public defender is assigned to defend an inmate accused of committing murder while behind bars.
Cast & Crew
Christian Slater
James Stamphill
Lead
Kevin Bacon
Henri Young
Gary Oldman
Associate Milton Glenn
Embeth Davidtz
Mary McCasslin
William H. Macy
Bill McNeill
Stephen Tobolowsky
Mr. Henkin
Brad Dourif
Byron Stamphill
Kyra Sedgwick
Blanche
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Marc Rocco's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Murder in the First is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
