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First Time Felon
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First Time Felon

1997-09-06 · 110 min · ★ 6.8

Drama

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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Production details

Directors
Charles S. Dutton
Production companies
Spring Creek Pictures, HBO
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Omar EppsOmar EppsGreg Yance
Delroy LindoDelroy LindoCalhoun
Rachel TicotinRachel TicotinMcBride
TreachTreachTyrone (as Treach)
Justin PierceJustin PierceEddie
Lucinda JenneyLucinda JenneySharon
Robin Michelle McClambGreg's Mother (as Robin Vaughn)
Tom NowickiTom NowickiHogan
Sandra 'Pepa' DentonSandra 'Pepa' DentonLaverne
Jo D. JonzJo D. JonzPookie
Badja DjolaBadja DjolaDisciple Leader
William ForsytheWilliam ForsytheSorley
Kristen JonesCrystal
Byron AltmanPookie's Killer
Ed GradyJohnny the Farmer
Deborah HobartDeborah HobartAnnie Hill
Gary Anthony WilliamsGary Anthony WilliamsWallace
Sahr NgaujahSahr NgaujahSmiling Inmate (as Michael Ngaujah)
Johnell GaineyNine
Patricia ClayNurse

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