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The First of May

The First of May

★ 7.5/10•1999•1h 51m•G•Drama•Family

An unwanted boy and a forgotten old lady find running away to join the circus is really coming home.

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.

Gary Rogers · Writer

Paul Sirmons · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 51m
LanguageEN
Release DateMar 20, 1999
Budget$2,500,000

Actors

Dan Byrd

Dan Byrd

Cory Wainwright

Julie Harris

Julie Harris

Carlotta

Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney

Boss Ed

Charles Nelson Reilly

Charles Nelson Reilly

Dinghy

Tom Nowicki

Tom Nowicki

Dan Kepperman

Robin O'Dell

Michelle Kepperman

Gerard Christopher

Gerard Christopher

Zack

Mikki Scanlon

Loralie Cugino

Joe DiMaggio

Joe DiMaggio

Self

Keith Eyles

Keith Eyles

Circus Hand

Allison McKay

Allison McKay

Eleanor

Jim Accomando

Roustabout

Richard G. Blair

Foster Agent

Rachel V. Byrd

Nurse Aide

Doreen Chalmers

Charity Worker

Ted Christino

John - Foster Dad

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