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.

Crime Drama

Christian Slater

(James Stamphill)

Kevin Bacon

(Henri Young)

Gary Oldman

(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)

Gary Ballard

(Alcatraz Guard Swenson)

Richie Allan

(Jury Foreman)

Ben Slack

(Jerry Hoolihan)

Alex Bookston

(Alcatraz Doc)

Herb Ritts

(Mike Kelly)

Charles Boswell

(Simpson)

Tony Barr

(Winthrop)

Stuart Nisbet

(Harve)