Felon
A family man convicted of killing an intruder must cope with life afterward in the violent penal system.
Critics Sentiment
John Smith kills Lieutenant Jackson in the prison yard
Wade accepts plea deal for involuntary manslaughter sentence
The film rises from its lowest point during the problematic legal proceedings to its emotional peak when John Smith sacrifices himself to kill the corrupt Lieutenant Jackson.
Felon maintains strong audience engagement throughout most of its runtime, with particular praise for Val Kilmer's performance and the authentic prison atmosphere. The film stumbles slightly on legal credibility early on but builds to a powerful climax that reviewers found emotionally satisfying. Despite some technical criticisms about shaky camerawork, the strong performances and realistic portrayal of prison corruption resonated with most viewers.
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Stephen Dorff
Wade Porter
Val Kilmer
John Smith
Harold Perrineau
Lt. Jackson
Marisol Nichols
Laura Porter
Johnny Lewis
Snowman
Nick Chinlund
Sgt. Roberts
Anne Archer
Maggie
Larnell Stovall
Viper
Sam Shepard
Gordon
Vincent Miller
Michael Porter
Shawn Prince
Todd Jackson
Chris Browning
Danny Samson
Greg Serano
Officer Diaz
Jake Walker
Warden Harris
Nate Parker
Officer Collins
Mike Seal
Williams
Louie Pescador
Oso
Gabriel Merendon
Oso's Lieutenant
Mark Sivertsen
Agent Skiletti
Mara Holguin
Public Defender
Crew
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