Review of Murder in the First (1995) by Jarret W — 19 May 2011

Bacon gets all the credit, but this is one of Oldmans best performances, as well as Slaters.

This review of Murder in the First (1995) was written by Jarret W on 19 May 2011.

Murder in the First has generally received very positive reviews.

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Tositapahtumiin perustuva vankiladraama Alcatrazista. Hyvät näyttelijät. Ahdistava, mutta loistava elokuva. (Suom. Alcatraz - kohtaloni)…

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By Jordi T (164) on 19 Aug 2012

Durisima pelicula de los años noventa centrada en el caso real del preso cuyo maltrato por parte del segundo alcaide de Alcatraz acabo…

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