Murder in the First

Murder in the First

The trial that brought down Alcatraz.

R 1995 · 122 min · ★ 7.1 · Crime, Drama

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

Directed by Marc Rocco · Written by Dan Gordon

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