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First Time Felon

First Time Felon

There's his way or the hard way. One guard. One inmate. One chance for redemption.

Inspired by the true story of Greg Yance. In the film, Yance (Epps) is a hood who goes to jail for possession of drugs. He is given a choice: 5 years in jail or a couple of months in boot camp. He chooses boot camp and finds out it is tougher than he thought it would be. He braves it through and comes home a better man. He then has to deal with the real world, and never gives up no matter what the odds.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: First Time Felon
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1997-09-06
  • Runtime: 110 minutes
  • Rating: 6.7/10 (19 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Spring Creek Pictures, HBO
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.601
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Omar Epps

Omar Epps

as Greg Yance

Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo

as Calhoun

Rachel Ticotin

Rachel Ticotin

as McBride

Treach

Treach

as Tyrone (as Treach)

Justin Pierce

Justin Pierce

as Eddie

Lucinda Jenney

Lucinda Jenney

as Sharon

Robin Michelle McClamb

Robin Michelle McClamb

as Greg's Mother (as Robin Vaughn)

Tom Nowicki

Tom Nowicki

as Hogan

Sandra 'Pepa' Denton

Sandra 'Pepa' Denton

as Laverne

Jo D. Jonz

Jo D. Jonz

as Pookie

External Links

Keywords

drug dealerbased on true storyboot campdrill instructorfelon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Time Felon?

First Time Felon is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1997-09-06.

Who are the main actors in First Time Felon?

The main cast includes Omar Epps, Delroy Lindo, Rachel Ticotin, Treach, Justin Pierce, .

Where can I watch First Time Felon online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if First Time Felon is available.

Is First Time Felon based on a true story?

There's his way or the hard way. One guard. One inmate. One chance for redemption.

What is the IMDb rating of First Time Felon?

First Time Felon has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 19 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of First Time Felon?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for First Time Felon?

The soundtrack was composed by Spring Creek Pictures, HBO. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was First Time Felon filmed?

First Time Felon was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is First Time Felon?

The total runtime of First Time Felon is 110 minutes.

Is First Time Felon suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to First Time Felon?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to First Time Felon.

Does First Time Felon have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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