The First of May(1999)
An unwanted boy and a forgotten old lady find running away to join the circus is really coming home.
The First of May Synopsis
Cory is a foster child nobody wants. Carlota is an elderly woman the world has forgotten. Together, they find friendship and family when they join a traveling circus. Also features Mickey Rooney and Joe DiMaggio, in his last screen appearance.
The First of May (1999) is a drama and family film directed by Paul Sirmons, released on March 20, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Dan Byrd, Julie Harris, Mickey Rooney and Charles Nelson Reilly. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Sirmons
- Writers:
- Gail Radley, Gary Rogers
- Producers:
- Mehrdad Azami, Nelson Betancourt, Jan Rhees
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen Campbell
- Composer:
- Brian Langsbard
- Production:
- SHO Entertainment Inc.
- Budget:
- $2,500,000
- Status:
- Released
The First of May Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dan Byrd
as Cory Wainwright
Julie Harris
as Carlotta
Mickey Rooney
as Boss Ed
Charles Nelson Reilly
as Dinghy
Tom Nowicki
as Dan Kepperman
- Robin O'Dell
Robin O'Dell
as Michelle Kepperman
Gerard Christopher
as Zack
- Mikki Scanlon
Mikki Scanlon
as Loralie Cugino
Joe DiMaggio
as Self
Keith Eyles
as Circus Hand
Allison McKay
as Eleanor
- Jim Accomando
Jim Accomando
as Roustabout
Key crew
Directed by Paul Sirmons, written by Gail Radley and Gary Rogers, produced by Mehrdad Azami, Nelson Betancourt and Jan Rhees.
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The First of May Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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The First of May – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The First of May?
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The main cast of The First of May (1999) includes Dan Byrd, Julie Harris, Mickey Rooney, Charles Nelson Reilly and Tom Nowicki. The film was directed by Paul Sirmons. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The First of May released?
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The First of May was released on March 20, 1999 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The First of May worth watching?
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The First of May (1999) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.