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First Time Felon 1997

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.

Directed by: Charles S. Dutton
Written by: Daniel Therriault
Release date: 1997-09-06
Runtime: 110 minutes
Tagline: There's his way or the hard way. One guard. One inmate. One chance for redemption.
Cast:
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 
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Also known as:
  • Das Camp - Nur die Stärksten kommen durch
  • Zurück auf die Straße
  • La deuxième chance