Murder in the First
“The trial that brought down Alcatraz.”
A young, inexperienced public defender is assigned to defend an inmate accused of committing murder while behind bars.
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Where is Murder in the First streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Stan | Amazon Video |
| Germany | Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel, Moviecult Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, FOD |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About Murder in the First
Murder in the First is a 1995 English-language crime and drama film directed by Marc Rocco. The cast is led by Christian Slater, Kevin Bacon, Gary Oldman. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Murder in the First was produced by Wolper Organization, Warner Bros. Pictures, and Le Studio Canal+ and made in France and United States of America. It was released on January 20, 1995, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $30 million worldwide.
- Director
- Marc Rocco
- Writers
- Dan Gordon
- Release date
- January 20, 1995
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $30 million
- Production
- Wolper Organization, Warner Bros. Pictures, Le Studio Canal+
Murder in the First cast & crew
Murder in the First was directed by Marc Rocco and written by Dan Gordon.
The cast features Christian Slater as James Stamphill, Kevin Bacon as Henri Young, Gary Oldman as Associate Milton Glenn, Embeth Davidtz as Mary McCasslin, William H. Macy as Bill McNeill, and Stephen Tobolowsky as Mr. Henkin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Young, cinematography is by Fred Murphy, and it was produced by Marc Frydman and Marc Rocco.
Is Murder in the First worth watching?
Murder in the First holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 619 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, Murder in the First is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Murder in the First
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Cast of Murder in the First
Christian Slater
James Stamphill
Kevin Bacon
Henri Young
Gary Oldman
Associate Milton Glenn
Embeth Davidtz
Mary McCasslin
William H. Macy
Bill McNeill
Stephen Tobolowsky
Mr. Henkin
Brad Dourif
Byron Stamphill
Kyra Sedgwick
Blanche
Mia Kirshner
Rosetta Young
R. Lee Ermey
Judge Clawson
Stefan Gierasch
Warden James Humson
Mary Mackey
Prison Guard's Wife
Murder in the First — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Murder in the First in United States?
Murder in the First is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Murder in the First in?
Murder in the First is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Murder in the First?
Murder in the First runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is Murder in the First rated?
Murder in the First is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 619 ratings.
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