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Murder in the First (1995) 7.1
An eager and idealistic young attorney defends an Alcatraz prisoner accused of murdering a fellow inmate. The extenuating circumstances: his client had just spent over three years in solitary confinement. Director:Marc RoccoWriter:Dan Gordon |
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| Embeth Davidtz | ... | ||
| William H. Macy | ... |
D.A. William McNeil
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Mr. Henkin
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Adult Rosetta Young
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Jerry Hoolihan
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Warden James Humson
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Blanche, Hooker
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Alex Bookston | ... |
Alcatraz Doc
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Jury Foreman
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Mike Kelly
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Henri Young stole five dollars from a post office and ended up going to prison - to the most famous, or infamous, prison of them all: Alcatraz. He tried to escape, failed, and spent three years and two months in solitary confinement - in a dungeon, with no light, no heat and no toilet. Milton Glenn, the assistant warden, who was given free reign by his duty-shirking superior, was responsible for Young's treatment. Glenn even took a straight razor and hobbled Young for life. After three years and two months, Young was taken out of solitary confinement and put with the rest of the prisoners. Almost immediately, Young took a spoon and stabbed a fellow prisoner in the neck, killing him. Now, Young is on trial for murder, and if he's convicted he'll go to the gas chamber. An eager and idealistic young attorney, James Stamphill, is given this impossible case, and argues before a shocked courtroom that Young had a co-conspirator. The true murderer, he says, was Alcatraz. Written by J. Spurlin
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They locked him up. They crushed his spirit. But they couldn't hide the truth. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong images of prison brutalities, sexuality and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
20 January 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Alcatraz - kohtaloni See more »Filming Locations:
Triscenic Production Services Inc - 13042 Bradley Ave, Sylmar, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
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£804,934 (UK) (15 December 1995)Company Credits
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(uncredited)
Traditional English Christmas, earliest known publication 1833
Sung by Alcatraz wives and children
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The warden in the film, James Humson, is based on Warden James A. Johnston, who served as warden of Alcatraz from 1934 to 1948. Far from being a befuddled bureaucrat, Warden Johnston was very much in charge during his tenure on Alcatraz. Johnston had previously served as warden of both San Quentin and Folsom Prisons prior to his appointment to Alcatraz, but he did not (as depicted in the film) serve as warden for all three prisons simultaneously. (This would have been impossible, because Alcatraz was a federal prison, and San Quentin and Folsom are both state prisons.) See more »Goofs
The position of the spoon in Henri's hand changes while he's at the table just before murdering Rufus. See more »Crazy Credits
This Film is Inspired by a True Story See more »Soundtracks
"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen!"(uncredited)
Traditional English Christmas, earliest known publication 1833
Sung by Alcatraz wives and children
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How Kevin Bacon didn't get an Oscar, let alone a nomination is beyond me. What is wrong the the Academy? it was a better performance than Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump, I was moved to tears by the man, it's a heartbreaking performance. He should have been nominated for 'The Woodsman' as well. Great actor. But i have to say it's not an easy watch, and the violence is relentless, it reminds me of the time i once witnessed a boy get bullied at school, it just never ended and i remember feeling awful for the poor chap, the fact that it's a true story just makes me shudder. Gary Oldman gives one of the most hateful performances i've ever seen while Slater shows depth as the lawyer trying to get him out of prison as early as possible.