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Release Year1999
Runtime1h 51m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationG
GenresDrama, Family
Votes8
DirectorPaul Sirmons
WritersGary Rogers
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe First of May
About The First of May
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.
Directed by Paul Sirmons, The First of May leans on a strong ensemble — Dan Byrd, Julie Harris, Mickey Rooney — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1999.
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