Movie

Murder in the First

“The trial that brought down Alcatraz.”

★ 7.1(612)19952h 2m

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Good to know

Director: Marc Rocco
Release date: 1995-01-20
Runtime: 2h 2m
Language: English
Box office: $29,500,000
Budget: $20,000,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Wolper Organization

Murder in the First — trailer

About Murder in the First

Murder in the First is a 1995 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Marc Rocco, starring Christian Slater, Kevin Bacon and Gary Oldman. It has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 612 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Murder in the First in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

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

Themes & keywords

prisonprisonerdeath rowalcatraz prisonlawyercourtroommurder trial1940smistreatmentpublic defenderprisoner abuse

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Murder in the First in Mexico?+

Murder in the First is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Murder in the First on Netflix?+

Murder in the First is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Murder in the First?+

Murder in the First has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

Who stars in Murder in the First?+

Murder in the First stars Christian Slater, Kevin Bacon, Gary Oldman, Embeth Davidtz and William H. Macy.

When did Murder in the First come out?+

Murder in the First is a 1995 movie directed by Marc Rocco.

What genre is Murder in the First?+

Murder in the First is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Murder in the First?+

Murder in the First was directed by Marc Rocco.