First Time Felon (1997)

09/06/1997 (US) • 1h 50m

Drama

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

Overview

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 Billed Cast

Omar Epps

Greg Yance

Treach

Tyrone (as Treach)

Robin Michelle McClamb

Greg's Mother (as Robin Vaughn)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

drug dealer

based on true story

boot camp

drill instructor

felon

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