"The trial that brought down Alcatraz."

1995

2h 2m

7.1(597 votes)

Crime

Drama

Overview

A young, inexperienced public defender is assigned to defend an inmate accused of committing murder while behind bars.

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Cast & Crew

25 members

Acting

Christian Slater

James Stamphill

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Kevin Bacon

Henri Young

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Gary Oldman

Associate Milton Glenn

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Embeth Davidtz

Mary McCasslin

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William H. Macy

Bill McNeill

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Stephen Tobolowsky

Mr. Henkin

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Brad Dourif

Byron Stamphill

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Kyra Sedgwick

Blanche

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Mia Kirshner

Rosetta Young

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R. Lee Ermey

Judge Clawson

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Stefan Gierasch

Warden James Humson

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Mary Mackey

Prison Guard's Wife

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Gary Ballard

Alcatraz Guard Swenson

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Richie Allan

Jury Foreman

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Ben Slack

Jerry Hoolihan

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Alex Bookston

Alcatraz Doc

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Herb Ritts

Mike Kelly

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Charles Boswell

Simpson

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Tony Barr

Winthrop

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Stuart Nisbet

Harve

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Randy Pelish

Alcatraz Guard McKeon

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Neil Summers

Alcatraz Guard Whitney

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Sonny King

Alcatraz Guard Wimer

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Michael Melvin

Inmate Arthur 'Doc' Barker

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David Michael Sterling

Inmate Rufus 'Ray' McCain

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