Murder in the First

An eager and idealistic young attorney defends an Alcatraz prisoner accused of murdering a fellow inmate. The extenuating circumstances: his client had just spent over three years in solitary confinement.

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Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$17,381,942

International (–)
–

Worldwide
$17,381,942

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DistributorWarner Bros.
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Opening$4,719,188
1,237 theaters

Release DateJan 20, 1995

MPAAR

Running Time2 hr 2 min

GenresDrama Thriller

In Release346 days/49 weeks

Widest Release1,302 theaters

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Domestic All-Time Rankings

Date	Rank	Weekly	%± LW	Theaters	Change	Avg	To Date	Week	Estimated
Jan 20-26	5	$6,140,808	-	1,237	-	$4,964	$6,140,808	1	false
Jan 27-Feb 2	6	$4,342,282	-29.3%	1,302	+65	$3,335	$10,483,090	2	false
Feb 3-9	8	$2,885,053	-33.6%	1,302	-	$2,215	$13,368,143	3	false
Feb 10-16	8	$2,016,397	-30.1%	1,041	-261	$1,936	$15,384,540	4	false