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Murder in the First (1995)

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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, and that Henri should not be executed. Written by Rob Hartill

Henri Young (Kevin Bacon) was convicted for stealing $5 from a post office and sent to Alcatraz, the most secure jail for the most dangerous criminals. After a futile escape mission, he was sent to a dungeon and got out as a murderer after a thousand days, though 19 days in dungeon was the maximum official punishment allowed. He became scared, confused, and savage and killed one of the prisoners. It was a sure-to-lose case, so James Stamphill (Christian Slater), a fresh law graduate, was appointed as Young's lawyer. But rest is history! Based on a true story, Murder in the First is a masterpiece by Marc Rocco. It shows how the dungeon of Alcatraz was shut down forever! Written by amioDgreat

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