Review of Murder in the First (1995) by Gordon S — 03 Dec 2007

Powerful is an understatement. Kevin Bacon puts on a performance of a lifetime. Watch this movie.

This review of Murder in the First (1995) was written by Gordon S on 03 Dec 2007.

Murder in the First has generally received positive reviews.

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