First Time Felon
“There's his way or the hard way. One guard. One inmate. One chance for redemption.”
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.
Top Cast
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Omar Epps
Greg Yance
Delroy Lindo
Calhoun
Rachel Ticotin
McBride
Treach
Tyrone (as Treach)
Justin Pierce
Eddie
Lucinda Jenney
Sharon
Robin Michelle McClamb
Greg's Mother (as Robin Vaughn)
Tom Nowicki
Hogan
Sandra 'Pepa' Denton
Laverne
Jo D. Jonz
Pookie
Badja Djola
Disciple Leader
William Forsythe
Sorley
Kristen Jones
Crystal
Byron Altman
Pookie's Killer
Ed Grady
Johnny the Farmer
Deborah Hobart
Annie Hill
Gary Anthony Williams
Wallace
Sahr Ngaujah
Smiling Inmate (as Michael Ngaujah)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles S. Dutton
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Therriault
- Original Score
- Joseph Vitarelli
- Original Title
- First Time Felon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Spring Creek Pictures, HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles S. Dutton
Daniel Therriault
Joseph Vitarelli
Jeffrey Jur
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Therriault
Screenplay
Charles S. Dutton
Director
Joseph Vitarelli
Original Music Composer
Jeffrey Jur
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for First Time Felon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Time Felon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed First Time Felon?
First Time Felon was directed by Charles S. Dutton.
Who stars in First Time Felon?
The principal cast of First Time Felon includes Omar Epps, Delroy Lindo, Rachel Ticotin, Treach, Justin Pierce.
When was First Time Felon released and how long is it?
First Time Felon was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for First Time Felon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for First Time Felon was composed by Joseph Vitarelli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for First Time Felon?
First Time Felon holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).