First Time Felon

1997 | 110 minutes | 6.6 ★ (16)

First Time Felon
  • 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.

  • Release Date

    06 September 1997

  • DirectingCharles S. Dutton
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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