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Murder in the First(1995)
Status: Released
Date: 1995-01-20
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576 Votes
Time: 2h 2m
The trial that brought down Alcatraz
Overview:
A young, inexperienced public defender is assigned to defend an inmate accused of committing murder while behind bars.
Languages: English.
Countries:
France,
United States of America
Budget: $20,000,000.00
Revenue: $29,500,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Wolper Organization
Movie: Murder in the First
Top 10 Billed Cast
Christian Slater
James Stamphill
Kevin Bacon
Henri Young
Gary Oldman
Glenn
Embeth Davidtz
Mary McCasslin
William H. Macy
Bill McNeill
Stephen Tobolowsky
Mr. Henkin
Brad Dourif
Byron Stamphill
Kyra Sedgwick
Blanche
Mia Kirshner
Rosetta Young
R. Lee Ermey
Judge Clawson
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