I won't dwell on the factual inaccuracies of "Murder in the First," other posters have already discussed them. I will note, though, that there are many more differences than there are similarities between the real Henry Young and the fictional version presented in this film. That said, the movie is reasonably good popular entertainment, with outstanding performances from a large ensemble cast. The eeevil Associate Warden Glenn, played in a scenery eating tour de force by Gary Oldman is a hoot. Do you want to talk about a guy you love to hate? Kevin Bacon's performance as our put upon hero was also entertaining, if a little actorish.
"Murder in the First" is a lot of fun but there is nothing in it to take seriously, at least nothing I could find.
"Murder in the First" is a lot of fun but there is nothing in it to take seriously, at least nothing I could find.