Murder in the First 1995
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatA young, inexperienced public defender is assigned to defend an inmate accused of committing murder while behind bars.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as James Stamphill
as Henri Young
as Associate Milton Glenn
as Mary McCasslin
as Bill McNeill
as Mr. Henkin
as Byron Stamphill
as Blanche
as Rosetta Young
as Judge Clawson
Director:
Writer:
Dan Gordon
Stars:
Christian Slater, Kevin Bacon, Gary Oldman, Embeth Davidtz, William H. Macy, Stephen Tobolowsky, Brad Dourif, Kyra Sedgwick, Mia Kirshner, R. Lee Ermey,
Genres:
Crime,Drama
Release Date:
1995 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
122 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Murder in the First
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as James Stamphill
as Henri Young
as Associate Milton Glenn
as Mary McCasslin
as Bill McNeill
as Mr. Henkin
as Byron Stamphill
as Blanche
as Rosetta Young
as Judge Clawson
as Warden James Humson
as Prison Guard's Wife
as Alcatraz Guard Swenson
as Jury Foreman
as Jerry Hoolihan
as Alcatraz Doc
as Mike Kelly
as Simpson
as Winthrop
as Harve
as Alcatraz Guard McKeon
as Alcatraz Guard Whitney
as Alcatraz Guard Wimer
as Inmate Arthur 'Doc' Barker
as Inmate Rufus 'Ray' McCain
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