20 Jan 1995
Murder in the First
A young, inexperienced public defender is assigned to defend an inmate accused of committing murder while behind bars.
Final Justice
A brother's murder. A killer set free. A woman's revenge.
Merle Hammond (Michael McKean), a sleazy attorney, uses corrupt tactics and convinces a jury to acquit his client who is a killer. Gwen (Annette O'Toole), the murdered victim's sister, plots revenge against the attorney. Out of desperation, she kidnaps and tortures him in an attempt to make him confess to his unscrupulous tactics. The cards twist when he escapes and puts her on trial for his kidnapping.
Top Billed Cast
Annette O'Toole Gwen Saticoy
Michael McKean Merle Hammond
Brian Wimmer Mark Sherman
Mary Marsh Barbara Saticoy
David Meyers Assistant D.A. Potts
CCH Pounder Danielle Kline
George Fosgate Gordon Osborne
Robert Shampain Art DeSoto
Tobias Anderson Father Halligan
Sam A. Mowry Judge Czarneki
Karen Trumbo Judge Rosaria
Duffy Epstein George Saticoy
Kevin C. Loomis Damon Benning
Gene Freedman Jury Foreman
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