# Murder in the First (1995)

> An idealistic defense attorney turns an Alcatraz murder trial into a fierce challenge to the prison system that helped create the crime.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4106

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Director: Marc Rocco
- Cast: Christian Slater, Kevin Bacon, Gary Oldman, Embeth Davidtz, William H. Macy, Stephen Tobolowsky, Brad Dourif, Kyra Sedgwick
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113870/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: oppressive, serious, morally charged, historical drama night, courtroom thriller night

## Synopsis

A gripping courtroom drama that delves into the depths of human despair and resilience.

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