
First Time Felon
First Time Felon
Release: 1997-09-06·Runtime: 110m·★ 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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Spring Creek Pictures
HBO
Cast
Dohn Norwoodas James
Sandra 'Pepa' Dentonas Laverne
Dennis Nealas Prison Guard #1
Tom Nowickias Hogan
Badja Djolaas Disciple Leader
Gary Anthony Williamsas Wallace
Derrick L. McMillonas Disciple Rep (as Derrick McMillon)
Charles S. Duttonas Inmate (uncredited)
Delroy Lindoas Calhoun
Lucinda Jenneyas Sharon
Deborah Hobartas Annie Hill
Lee Perkinsas Prison Guard #3
Clifton Powellas King (uncredited)
Rachel Ticotinas McBride
William Forsytheas Sorley
Tommy Hollisas Judge
Greg Davis Jr.as Actor (as Gregory D. Davis II)
Michael Wayne Thomasas Greg's Neighbor (uncredited)
Treachas Tyrone (as Treach)
Justin Pierceas Eddie
Jade Jenise Dixonas Girlfriend
Jo D. Jonzas Pookie
Sahr Ngaujahas Smiling Inmate (as Michael Ngaujah)
Lou Walkeras Hotel Manager
Omar Eppsas Greg Yance
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