First Monday in October(1981)
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First Monday in October Synopsis
For the first time in history a woman is appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, where she becomes a friendly rival to a liberal associate.
First Monday in October (1981) is a comedy and drama film directed by Ronald Neame, released on August 21, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Walter Matthau, Jill Clayburgh, Barnard Hughes and Jan Sterling. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Ronald Neame
- Writers:
- Robert Edwin Lee, Robert Edwin Lee, Jerome Lawrence
- Producers:
- Paul M. Heller
- Cinematographer:
- Fred J. Koenekamp
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Revenue:
- $12,480,249
- Status:
- Released
First Monday in October Cast & Crew
Main cast
Walter Matthau
as Dan Snow
Jill Clayburgh
as Ruth Loomis
Barnard Hughes
as Chief Justice Crawford
Jan Sterling
as Christine Snow
- James Stephens
James Stephens
as Mason Woods
- Joshua Bryant
Joshua Bryant
as Bill Russell
Wiley Harker
as Justice Harold Webb
F.J. O'Neil
as Justice Waldo Thompson
Charles Lampkin
as Justice Josiah Clewes
Lew Palter
as Justice Benjamin Halperin
- Richard McMurray
Richard McMurray
as Justice Richard Carey
Herb Vigran
as Justice Ambrose Quincy
Key crew
Directed by Ronald Neame, written by Robert Edwin Lee, Robert Edwin Lee and Jerome Lawrence, produced by Paul M. Heller.
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First Monday in October Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 29 ratings.
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First Monday in October – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch First Monday in October online?
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First Monday in October (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in First Monday in October?
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The main cast of First Monday in October (1981) includes Walter Matthau, Jill Clayburgh, Barnard Hughes, Jan Sterling and James Stephens. The film was directed by Ronald Neame. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was First Monday in October released?
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First Monday in October was released on August 21, 1981 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is First Monday in October worth watching?
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First Monday in October (1981) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.