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Murder in the First

R19952h 2mMarc Rocco
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 56%

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"The trial that brought down Alcatraz."

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

CrimeDrama
PrisonPrisonerDeath RowAlcatraz PrisonLawyerCourtroomMurder Trial1940sMistreatmentPublic Defender

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Frequently asked questions

What is Murder in the First (1995) about?

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

Who stars in Murder in the First?

Murder in the First stars Christian Slater (James Stamphill), Kevin Bacon (Henri Young), Gary Oldman (Associate Milton Glenn), Embeth Davidtz (Mary McCasslin), William H. Macy (Bill McNeill). The film was directed by Marc Rocco.

How long is Murder in the First?

Murder in the First has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1995. It is rated R.

Is Murder in the First worth watching?

Murder in the First holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 56. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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