Murder in the First

7.1
Moderate
1995•2h 2m

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Overview

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

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Christian Slater - James Stamphill in Murder in the First

Christian Slater

James Stamphill

Kevin Bacon - Henri Young in Murder in the First

Kevin Bacon

Henri Young

Gary Oldman - Glenn in Murder in the First

Gary Oldman

Glenn

Embeth Davidtz - Mary McCasslin in Murder in the First

Embeth Davidtz

Mary McCasslin

William H. Macy - Bill McNeill in Murder in the First

William H. Macy

Bill McNeill

Stephen Tobolowsky - Mr. Henkin in Murder in the First

Stephen Tobolowsky

Mr. Henkin

Brad Dourif - Byron Stamphill in Murder in the First

Brad Dourif

Byron Stamphill

Kyra Sedgwick - Blanche in Murder in the First

Kyra Sedgwick

Blanche

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7.1
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Movie Info

Release Date

January 20, 1995

Runtime

2h 2m

Genres

Crime, Drama

Director

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