Murder in the First

Nan
2h 2m
1995
7.15 /10 (598)

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.

Country : France, United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1995-01-20

Top Billed Cast

Christian Slater

James Stamphill

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

Mia Kirshner

Rosetta Young

R. Lee Ermey

Judge Clawson

Stefan Gierasch

Warden James Humson

Mary Mackey

Prison Guard's Wife

Gary Ballard

Alcatraz Guard Swenson

Richie Allan

Jury Foreman

Ben Slack

Jerry Hoolihan

Alex Bookston

Alcatraz Doc

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