Murder in the First (1995)
The trial that brought down Alcatraz
Starring Christian Slater, Kevin Bacon, Gary Oldman
Directed by Marc Rocco
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.
Runtime: 122 min.
Rating: 7.1
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: France,United States of America
Genres: Crime,Drama
Keywords: prison,prisoner,death row,alcatraz prison,lawyer,courtroom,murder trial,1940s,mistreatment,public defender,prisoner abuse
Cast
James Stamphill
Henri Young
Glenn
Mary McCasslin
Bill McNeill
Mr. Henkin
Byron Stamphill
Blanche
Rosetta Young
Judge Clawson
Warden James Humson
Prison Guard's Wife