The First of May (1999)

  • G
  • 03/20/1999 (US)
  • Drama, Family
  • 1h 51m

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

Overview

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.

Gail Radley

Novel

Gary Rogers

Writer

Paul Sirmons

Director

Cast

Dan Byrd's headshot

Dan Byrd

Cory Wainwright
Julie Harris's headshot

Julie Harris

Carlotta
Mickey Rooney's headshot

Mickey Rooney

Boss Ed
Charles Nelson Reilly's headshot

Charles Nelson Reilly

Dinghy
Tom Nowicki's headshot

Tom Nowicki

Dan Kepperman
Robin O'Dell's headshot

Robin O'Dell

Michelle Kepperman
Gerard Christopher's headshot

Gerard Christopher

Zack
Mikki Scanlon's headshot

Mikki Scanlon

Loralie Cugino

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