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Murder in the First
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Murder in the First

Fri, Jan 20, 1995
  • Crime
  • Drama
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Jan 20, 1995
GB
  • In CinemasFri, Dec 1, 1995
CA
  • In CinemasFri, Jan 20, 1995
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Feb 1, 1996
FR
  • In CinemasFri, Sep 1, 1995Deauville American Film Festival
  • TVThu, Jan 22, 2026Polar+
DE
  • In CinemasWed, May 8, 1996
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Apr 22, 1995
Where to watch

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Christian Slater
    Christian Slater
    as James Stamphill
  • Kevin Bacon
    Kevin Bacon
    as Henri Young
  • Gary Oldman
    Gary Oldman
    as Associate Milton Glenn
  • Embeth Davidtz
    Embeth Davidtz
    as Mary McCasslin
  • William H. Macy
    William H. Macy
    as Bill McNeill
  • Stephen Tobolowsky
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    as Mr. Henkin
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