Murder in the First

January. 20,1995      R
Rating:
7.3
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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

Christian Slater as  James Stamphill
Kevin Bacon as  Henri Young
Gary Oldman as  Glenn
Embeth Davidtz as  Mary McCasslin
William H. Macy as  Bill McNeill
Stephen Tobolowsky as  Mr. Henkin
Brad Dourif as  Byron Stamphill
Kyra Sedgwick as  Blanche
Mia Kirshner as  Rosetta Young
R. Lee Ermey as  Judge Clawson

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