About Murder in the First
Inspired by a true story. A petty criminal sent to Alcatraz in the 1930s is caught attempting to make an escape. As punishment he is put in solitary confinement. The maximum stay is supposed to be 19 days, but Henri spends years alone, cold and in complete darkness, only to emerge a madman and soon to be a murderer. The story follows a rookie lawyer attempting to prove that Alcatraz was to blame.
Full Cast of Murder in the First
Christian Slater
plays James Stamphill
Kevin Bacon
plays Henri Young
Embeth Davidtz
plays Mary McCasslin
William H. Macy
plays Bill McNeill
Stephen Tobolowsky
plays Mr. Henkin
Brad Dourif
plays Byron Stamphill
Kyra Sedgwick
plays Blanche
Mia Kirshner
plays Rosetta Young
R. Lee Ermey
plays Judge Clawson
Stefan Gierasch
plays Warden James Humson
Mary Mackey
plays Prison Guard's Wife
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