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Murder in the First (1995)

R · 1995-01-20 · 2h 2m · EN
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The trial that brought down Alcatraz

Inspired by a true story. A petty criminal sent to Alcatraz in the 1930s is caught attempting to make an escape. As punishment he is put in solitary confinement. The maximum stay is supposed to be 19 days, but Henri spends years alone, cold and in complete darkness, only to emerge a madman and soon to be a murderer. The story follows a rookie lawyer attempting to prove that Alcatraz was to blame.

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Marc RoccoDirector
Budget
$20M
Box office
$29.5M

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Christian SlaterChristian SlaterJames StamphillKevin BaconKevin BaconHenri YoungGary OldmanGary OldmanGlennEmbeth DavidtzEmbeth DavidtzMary McCasslinWilliam H. MacyWilliam H. MacyBill McNeillStephen TobolowskyStephen TobolowskyMr. HenkinBrad DourifBrad DourifByron StamphillKyra SedgwickKyra SedgwickBlancheMia KirshnerMia KirshnerRosetta YoungR. Lee ErmeyR. Lee ErmeyJudge ClawsonStefan GieraschStefan GieraschWarden James HumsonMary MackeyMary MackeyPrison Guard's Wife

Keywords

PrisonPrisonerLawyer1940sDeath rowCourtroomAlcatraz prisonMurder trialMistreatmentPublic defenderPrisoner abuse

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityPrison · Prisoner · LawyerDialogue densityDrama · CourtroomDirector preference181800Actor preference54628 · 42323 · 16687Decade preference1990

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What is Murder in the First about?

Inspired by a true story. A petty criminal sent to Alcatraz in the 1930s is caught attempting to make an escape. As punishment he is put in solitary confinement. The maximum stay is supposed to be 19 days, but Henri spends years alone, cold and in complete darkness, only to emerge a madman and soon to be a murderer. The story follows a rookie lawyer attempting to prove that Alcatraz was to blame.

How long is Murder in the First?

Murder in the First has a runtime of 122 minutes.

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