Murder in the First 29 years old

The trial that brought down Alcatraz

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.

Credits

Murder in the First Cast

Name Character
Kyra Sedgwick She was 29, now 59 years old as Blanche
R. Lee Ermey He was 50, 74 years old when he died as Judge Clawson
Gary Oldman He was 36, now 66 years old as Glenn
Kevin Bacon He was 36, now 66 years old as Henri Young
Mia Kirshner She was 19, now 49 years old as Rosetta Young
Embeth Davidtz She was 29, now 59 years old as Mary McCasslin
William H. Macy He was 44, now 74 years old as Bill McNeill
Christian Slater He was 25, now 55 years old as James Stamphill
Brad Dourif He was 44, now 74 years old as Byron Stamphill
Stephen Tobolowsky He was 43, now 73 years old as Mr. Henkin

Murder in the First Crew

Name Department
Fred Murphy as Director of Photography. He was 52 (now 81) years old Camera
Marc Rocco as Director. He was 32 (46) years old when He died Directing
Dan Gordon as Screenplay. He was 47 (18) years old when He died Writing
Christopher Young as Music. He was 36 (now 66) years old Sound
Russell Livingstone as Editor. Editing
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Murder in the First (29 years)

The trial that brought down Alcatraz

  • Release day: Friday, January 20, 1995
  • Runtime: 122 minutes
  • Revenue: 17381942.00