First Time Felon
"There's his way or the hard way. One guard. One inmate. One chance for redemption."
Originally released in 1997. First Time Felon is a drama film. directed by Charles S. Dutton.
Starring Omar Epps, Delroy Lindo, and Rachel Ticotin
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 6, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Spring Creek Pictures
- HBO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Time Felon about?
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 ...
Who directed First Time Felon?
First Time Felon was directed by Charles S. Dutton.
How long is First Time Felon?
First Time Felon has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was First Time Felon released?
First Time Felon was released on September 6, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in First Time Felon?
The main cast of First Time Felon includes Omar Epps, Delroy Lindo, Rachel Ticotin, Treach, Justin Pierce.