With a running time of about 25 minutes, In the First Degree is the longest Tradigital Pictures production to date. Detective Tony Biggs, a private investigator, is approached by Ms. Rachel Pitcher, whose brother has recently been murdered. With the help of his good friend, Dixon McKane, Biggs takes the few leads he has and starts the hunt for the killer, or killers. Follow detective Tony Biggs in this film noir style murder mystery as he tries to solve the case. Will he be successful?

In the First Degree was complete in August, 2000. In the First Degree is based on the short story (Ryan Greenberg) that bears the same name. This production had the largest cast and the largest budget of any previous Tradigital venture.

Produced & Directed by: Lance Johnson & Ryan Greenberg

CAST
Tony Biggs: Ryan Greenberg
Rachel Pitcher: Amber Johnson
Dixon McKane: Lance Johnson
Lacy McCourt: Paige Tanner
Lenny: Daniel Winfield
Lt. Humphrey: Jon Lesser
Lady: Erin Greenberg
Police Chief: David Bardall
Thorfield: Skip Chambers
Chicago Police Officer: Chris Sloan
Telephone Operator: Kathy Johnson

Editing & Effects: Ryan Greenberg & Lance Johnson

Financing: Dr. Dan Greenberg, Mrs. Kathy Johnson, Mr. Roger Johnson, Dr. Dave Lesser, Dr. Rosemary Lesser

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