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Murder in the First

Movie (1995)

"The trial that brought down Alcatraz"

Inspired by a true story. A petty criminal sent to Alcatraz in the 1930s is caught attempting to make an escape. As punishment he is put in solitary confinement. The maximum stay is supposed to be 19 days, but Henri spends years alone, cold and in complete darkness, only to emerge a madman and soon to be a murderer. The story follows a rookie lawyer attempting to prove that Alcatraz was to blame.

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Released:	Jan 20th, 1995
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Murder in the First Main Cast

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Christian Slater
plays James Stamphill

Kevin Bacon
plays Henri Young

Gary Oldman
plays Milton Glenn

Embeth Davidtz
plays Mary McCasslin

William H. Macy
plays D.A. William McNeil

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Movie Goof (continuity error): The position of the spoon in Henri's hand changes while he's at the table just before murdering Rufus.
The real life Henry Young was a bank robber who had taken and brutalized a hostage on at least one occasion and committed murder in 1933 - some 3 years before being incarcerated at Alcatraz. He had served time in State prisons in Montana and Washington before entering Federal prison for the first time in 1935 at the U.S. Penitentiary on McNeil Island, Washington (which is now a State prison).
According to an interview, film director Oliver Stone claims to have auditioned for the role of D.A. William McNeil, that was ultimately given to William H. Macy.
While filming courtroom scenes, the location was hit by the 6.7 Northridge, California, earthquake. Kevin Bacon took refuge under a large table while an enormous crystal chandelier swung to and fro overhead. The warehouse studio was later condemned.

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