Murder in the First (1995)

US:: R UK:: 15 Crime Drama

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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Runtime: 122 mins Revenue: $17,381,942 Rating: 7.2 Tag Line: The trial that brought down Alcatraz

Cast

Gary Oldman

Glenn

Stephen Tobolowsky

Mr. Henkin

Brad Dourif

Student / Tennis Player

Christian Slater

Verticon Guard (uncredited)

William H. Macy

Bill McNeill

Kevin Bacon

Henri Young

Embeth Davidtz

Mary McCasslin

Mia Kirshner

Rosetta Young

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