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Murder in the First

BBC One
on BBC One London

Drama, based on a true story, the first of this evening's two films starring Christian Slater
with Kevin Bacon, Gary Oldman

1941: Henri Young, a prisoner in Alcatraz, finally emerges dazed and terrorised after spending three years in solitary only to brutally murder the man he believes responsible for his ordeal. Facing a charge of murder in the first degree, Young is defended by James Stamphill who is determined to expose the horrific truth about the abuse rife in the notorious prison.
(1994, 15)
See Films: pages 48-53 ****

Contributors

Director:
Marc Rocco
James Stamphill:
Christian Slater
Henri Young:
Kevin Bacon
Associate Warden Glenn:
Gary Oldman
Mary McCasslin:
Embeth Davidtz
William McNeil:
Bill Macy
Mr Henkin:
Stephen Tobolowsky
Byron Stamphill:
Brad Dourif
Judge Clawson:
R. Lee Ermey
Source: Radio Times

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