24 Sep 2016
The Culprit
When a young man is accused of a crime, his prideful confession resonates in the face of injustice.
Murder in the First
The trial that brought down Alcatraz.
A young, inexperienced public defender is assigned to defend an inmate accused of committing murder while behind bars.
Top Billed Cast
Christian Slater James Stamphill
Kevin Bacon Henri Young
Gary Oldman Glenn
Embeth Davidtz Mary McCasslin
William H. Macy Bill McNeill
Stephen Tobolowsky Mr. Henkin
Brad Dourif Byron Stamphill
Kyra Sedgwick Blanche
Mia Kirshner Rosetta Young
R. Lee Ermey Judge Clawson
Stefan Gierasch Warden James Humson
Mary Mackey Prison Guard's Wife
Gary Ballard Alcatraz Guard Swenson
Richie Allan Jury Foreman
Ben Slack Jerry Hoolihan
Alex Bookston Alcatraz Doc
Charles Boswell Simpson
Tony Barr Winthrop
Stuart Nisbet Harve
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