Murder in the First

  • Crime
  • Drama
1/20/1995
122
R

The trial that brought down Alcatraz

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

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Revenue:
$29,500,000
Budget:
$20,000,000

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  • Wuchak

    Life on Alcatraz in the 30s and early 40s

    A young lawyer (Christian Slater) defends an inmate of Alcatraz (Kevin Bacon) accused of murder in 1941, but argues that the cruel treatment in the notorious prison is what drove him to it. Gary Oldman plays the heartless Warden (technically associate Warden) while R. Lee Ermey is on hand as the judge.

    "Murder in the First" (1995) is a prison/courtroom drama that says its inspired by true events, which means its NOT a biography of the real Henri Young, but rather uses Youngs basic story as a microcosm for unveiling several of Alcatraz dubious and inhumane doings during the 30s. Look up the real history after viewing the movie, yet not just Youngs story and the trial, but also the Dunge...

    August 30, 2021

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