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Critic Clark Collis
rated 6

...the excellent work put in by Oldman and a charged Bacon give the film an undeniable core.

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Cast & Crew

Marc Rocco
Director
Stephen Tobolowsky
As Mr. Henkin
William H. Macy
As Bill McNeill
Brad Dourif
As Byron Stamphill
Christian Slater
As James Stamphill
Kevin Bacon
As Henri Young
Gary Oldman
As Glenn

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Murder in the First tells the story of a young man who is sentenced to Alcatraz after stealing $5.00 to feed himself and his sister. He is subjected to inhumane conditions and torture, leading him to lose his sanity and commit a brutal murder upon his release. The public defender assigned to his case discovers the truth about Alcatraz's harsh conditions and decides to put the prison on trial. The highly politicized trial becomes a battle between the prosecution and defense, with both sides fighting for justice. Through this gripping drama, the movie sheds light on the dark realities of life inside Alcatraz and raises questions about culpability when institutions fail individuals.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Murder in the First include A Bronx Tale, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Pulp Fiction, La Haine, The Usual Suspects, Internal Affairs.

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Murder in the First was released in theaters on January 20, 1995.