Movie Description A well-shot drama about an ambitious young public defender who takes on the case of a man whose cruel treatment at Alcatraz turned him into a killer. In the process of trying the case, the two develop a bond and ultimately bring down Alcatraz once and for all.
| Credits | | Producer: | David L. Wolper, Mark Frydman | | Cast: | Christian Slater, Embeth Davidtz, Gary Oldman, R. Lee Ermey |
| Details | | Sound: | HiFi Sound, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound |
Notes Filmed in Foto-Kem color.
Rated BBFC 15 by the British Board of Film Classification.
Produced in association with the Wolper Organisation.
Additional credits: Kenneth Silverstein, David McWhirter, Shannon Wilson (assistant directors); Frank Perl (camera operator); Peter Stoltz (special effects coordinator); David Cates (music editor); David May (music co-ordinator); Mark Hollingsworth, John Hegedes, Andre Bacha, Ascher Yates, Howard Neiman (sound editors).
Editorial Reviews "...It is impossible to leave MURDER IN THE FIRST without being moved....[Featuring] Kevin Bacon in a blistering performance..." Travers
"Bacon is wrenching....Genuinely moving..." -- Rating: A- Entertainment Weekly - Michael Sauter (07/14/1995)
"...A terrific true story, a good script, [and] some potent performances....Gary Oldman makes a strong showing..." Variety - Todd McCarthy (01/23/1995)
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