First Time Felon

First Time Felon(1997)

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

September 6, 1997
1h 50m
IMDb6.81,461
TMDB6.719

Overview

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.

Cast

Crew

Director of Photography

Jeffrey Jur

Details

Original Language

en

Country

United States of America

Production

Spring Creek Pictures, HBO

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