The First of May

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

Mar 20 1999 G 1h 51m
Drama, Family, Sport

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.

Plot

Eleven-year-old Cory (Dan Byrd) is a foster child nobody wants. Carlotta (Academy Award-nominee Julie Harris) is an elderly woman the world has forgotten.

Written by

Gary Rogers, Gail Radley

Directed by

Paul Sirmons

Cast

Julie Harris, Dan Byrd, Mickey Rooney

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

SHO Entertainment Inc.

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 1 nomination

Trailers
The First of May Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
475
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA