Film

Murder in the First

Name: Murder in the First
Director: Marc Rocco
Released: 1995
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Christian Slater, Kevin Bacon, Gary Oldman, Embeth Davidtz, William H. Macy

1995 · ★ 7.2 · Dir. Marc Rocco

The trial that brought down Alcatraz

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.

Released: 1995-01-20
Runtime: 122 min
Rated: R
Language: EN
Budget: $20M
Box office: $29.5M
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