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..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 122 minutes
✓ Genre: Crime, Drama
✓ Stars: Christian Slater, Kevin Bacon, Gary Oldman, Embeth Davidtz, William H. Macy
✓ Director: Christopher Young, Fred Murphy, Russell Livingstone, Marc Rocco, Dan Gordon
The Murder in the First (1995) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Murder in the First (1995) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Murder in the First (1995) is staring with Christian Slater, Kevin Bacon, Gary Oldman, Embeth Davidtz, William H. Macy, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Christopher Young, Fred Murphy, Russell Livingstone, Marc Rocco, Dan Gordon juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.