Murder in the First (1995)
An eager and idealistic young attorney defends an Alcatraz prisoner accused of murdering a fellow inmate. The extenuating circumstances: his client had just spent over three years in solitary confinement.
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James Stamphill -
Henri Young -
Associate Milton Glenn -
Mary McCasslin -
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Mr. Henkin -
Byron Stamphill -
Judge Clawson -
Adult Rosetta Young -
Jerry Hoolihan -
Warden James Humson -
Blanche -
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Jury Foreman -
Mike Kelly
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Director:
Marc RoccoWriter:
Dan GordonAll Cast & Crew
Awards
2 wins & 2 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
Embeth Davidtz went on record saying that she hated the experience of working on the film, one of her first large budget efforts.
Quotes
Prison Barber:
They're coming! Run!
Goofs
During the first meeting between Young and Stamphill in the open holding cell, the guard in the background disappears and reappears between shots.
Crazy Credits
This Film is Inspired by a True Story
Soundtracks
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen!(uncredited)
Traditional English Christmas, earliest known publication 1833
Sung by Alcatraz wives and children
Storyline
Plot Summary
Genres
Drama | ThrillerDetails
Release Date:
20 January 1995Language
English
Country of Origin
USA, FranceFilming Locations
Triscenic Production Services Inc - 13042 Bradley Ave, Sylmar, Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$4,719,188 22 January 1995
Gross USA:
$17,381,942
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$17,381,942
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