Murder in the First · LeviOsa

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Murder in the First · LeviOsa

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The trial that brought down Alcatraz.

CrimeDrama2h 2m

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56%

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79%

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7.1

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Storyline

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

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DirectorMarc Rocco

ReleasedJan 20, 1995

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

$20M

Revenue

$29.5M

Parental guideRUS

Studios

Wolper Organization

Warner Bros. Pictures

Le Studio Canal+

Cast

Christian Slater

Christian Slater

James Stamphill

Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon

Henri Young

Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman

Associate Milton Glenn

Embeth Davidtz

Embeth Davidtz

Mary McCasslin

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Bill McNeill

Stephen Tobolowsky

Stephen Tobolowsky

Mr. Henkin

Brad Dourif

Brad Dourif

Byron Stamphill

Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick

Blanche

Mia Kirshner

Mia Kirshner

Rosetta Young

R. Lee Ermey

R. Lee Ermey

Judge Clawson

Stefan Gierasch

Stefan Gierasch

Warden James Humson

Mary Mackey

Mary Mackey

Prison Guard's Wife

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Reviews

9 reviews · 7 critics · 1 fan

6 fresh · 2 rotten

Critics consensus

“Despite a strong cast and story inspired by incredible real-life events, Murder in the First is strictly second rate.”

56% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Anthony Lane

RTThe New YorkerNov 7, 2022

Playing the hero of an issues movie (and this one is dripping with issues) is usually a thankless task, but Slater carries this one with ease.

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Rick Groen

RTGlobe and MailApr 12, 2002

The figures are right, the investment looks good, but the emotional pay-off is minimal.

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Peter Travers

RTRolling StoneMay 12, 2001

More than likely you will forgive the compromises -- the story of Henri Young needed to be told.

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David Nusair

RTReel Film ReviewsDec 26, 2025

...a somewhat erratic yet mostly compelling endeavor...

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Title

Murder in the First

Released

Jan 20, 1995

Rated

R

Region of Origin

France, United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

2h 2m

Status

Released

Studios

Wolper Organization, Warner Bros. Pictures

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