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First Time Felon

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.

1997 |1h 50m |  Drama

Cast

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Omar Epps

Greg Yance

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Delroy Lindo

Calhoun

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Rachel Ticotin

McBride

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Treach

Tyrone (as Treach)

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Justin Pierce

Eddie

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Lucinda Jenney

Sharon

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Tom Nowicki

Hogan

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Sandra 'Pepa' Denton

Laverne

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Jo D. Jonz

Pookie

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Badja Djola

Disciple Leader

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William Forsythe

Sorley

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Deborah Hobart

Annie Hill

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Gary Anthony Williams

Wallace

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Sahr Ngaujah

Smiling Inmate (as Michael Ngaujah)

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Derrick L. McMillon

Disciple Rep (as Derrick McMillon)

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Tommy Hollis

Judge

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Lou Walker

Hotel Manager

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Dennis Neal

Prison Guard #1

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Lee Perkins

Prison Guard #3

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Jade Jenise Dixon

Girlfriend

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Greg Davis Jr.

Actor (as Gregory D. Davis II)

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Dohn Norwood

James

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Charles S. Dutton

Inmate (uncredited)

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Clifton Powell

King (uncredited)

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Michael Wayne Thomas

Greg's Neighbor (uncredited)

More Details

Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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