First Time Felon

First Time Felon

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

6.7 /10 19 votes
September 6, 1997 1h 50m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Charles S. Dutton
Writers Daniel Therriault
Studio Spring Creek Pictures
Rating 6.7/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Omar Epps

Omar Epps

Greg Yance

Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo

Calhoun

Rachel Ticotin

Rachel Ticotin

McBride

Treach

Treach

Tyrone (as Treach)

Justin Pierce

Justin Pierce

Eddie

Lucinda Jenney

Lucinda Jenney

Sharon

Robin Michelle McClamb

Greg's Mother (as Robin Vaughn)

Tom Nowicki

Tom Nowicki

Hogan

Sandra 'Pepa' Denton

Sandra 'Pepa' Denton

Laverne

Jo D. Jonz

Jo D. Jonz

Pookie

Badja Djola

Badja Djola

Disciple Leader

William Forsythe

William Forsythe

Sorley

Frequently Asked Questions

First Time Felon was released on September 6, 1997.

The runtime of First Time Felon is 1h 50m.

First Time Felon is a Drama movie.

First Time Felon has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

First Time Felon is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

First Time Felon was directed by Charles S. Dutton.

The main cast of First Time Felon includes Omar Epps, Delroy Lindo, Rachel Ticotin.

First Time Felon is originally in English.