First Time Felon(1997)
There's his way or the hard way. One guard. One inmate. One chance for redemption.
First Time Felon 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.
First Time Felon (1997) is a drama film directed by Charles S. Dutton, released on September 6, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Omar Epps, Delroy Lindo, Rachel Ticotin and Treach. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles S. Dutton
- Writers:
- Daniel Therriault
- Cinematographer:
- Jeffrey Jur
- Composer:
- Joseph Vitarelli
- Production:
- Spring Creek Pictures, HBO
- Status:
- Released
First Time Felon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Omar Epps
as Greg Yance
Delroy Lindo
as Calhoun
Rachel Ticotin
as McBride
Treach
as Tyrone (as Treach)
Justin Pierce
as Eddie
Lucinda Jenney
as Sharon
- Robin Michelle McClamb
Robin Michelle McClamb
as Greg's Mother (as Robin Vaughn)
Tom Nowicki
as Hogan
Sandra 'Pepa' Denton
as Laverne
Jo D. Jonz
as Pookie
Badja Djola
as Disciple Leader
William Forsythe
as Sorley
Key crew
Directed by Charles S. Dutton, written by Daniel Therriault.
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First Time Felon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 20 ratings.
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First Time Felon – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in First Time Felon?
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The main cast of First Time Felon (1997) includes Omar Epps, Delroy Lindo, Rachel Ticotin, Treach and Justin Pierce. The film was directed by Charles S. Dutton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was First Time Felon released?
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First Time Felon was released on September 6, 1997 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is First Time Felon worth watching?
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First Time Felon (1997) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.