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Murder in the First
CrimeDrama3.6
A young, inexperienced public defender is assigned to defend an inmate accused of committing murder while behind bars.A young, inexperienced public defender is assigned to defend an inmate accused of committing murder while behind bars.
January 20, 1995 · Directed by Marc Rocco
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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
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