Film
Murder in the First (1995)
The trial that brought down Alcatraz.
Crime, Drama· Directed by Marc Rocco· 122 min
Overview
A young, inexperienced public defender is assigned to defend an inmate accused of committing murder while behind bars.
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- One was condemned. The other was determined. Two men whose friendship gave them the will to take on the system.
- They locked him up. They crushed his spirit. But they couldn't hide the truth.
- One broke his silence. The other broke the system.
- "I accuse Alcatraz of crimes against humanity." - The lawyer "I was a weapon, but I ain't no killer." - The accused "I am not on trial here." - The warden
Connections
Top billing
- Christian Slater as James Stamphill
- Kevin Bacon as Henri Young
- Gary Oldman as Associate Milton Glenn
- Embeth Davidtz as Mary McCasslin
- William H. Macy as Bill McNeill