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Feature film — 1995

Murder in the First (1995)

7.12h 2mCrime — Drama

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

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A high-signal pick with 642 votes.

The Wolper Organization / Warner Bros. Pictures / Le Studio Canal+

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Director: Marc Rocco

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Cast & crew

Christian Slater as James Stamphill

Christian Slater

James Stamphill

Kevin Bacon as Henri Young

Kevin Bacon

Henri Young

Gary Oldman as Associate Milton Glenn

Gary Oldman

Associate Milton Glenn

Embeth Davidtz as Mary McCasslin

Embeth Davidtz

Mary McCasslin

William H. Macy as Bill McNeill

William H. Macy

Bill McNeill

Stephen Tobolowsky as Mr. Henkin

Stephen Tobolowsky

Mr. Henkin

Brad Dourif as Byron Stamphill

Brad Dourif

Byron Stamphill

Kyra Sedgwick as Blanche

Kyra Sedgwick

Blanche

Mia Kirshner as Rosetta Young

Mia Kirshner

Rosetta Young

R. Lee Ermey as Judge Clawson

R. Lee Ermey

Judge Clawson

Stefan Gierasch as Warden James Humson

Stefan Gierasch

Warden James Humson

Mary Mackey as Prison Guard's Wife

Mary Mackey

Prison Guard's Wife

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