First Family
“Remember when comedy was King... Now he's President.”
Synopsis
When the First Daughter is kidnapped by an African tribe, the President must do what he can to keep them from sacrificing her.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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First Family (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-19
Top Cast
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Gilda Radner
Gloria Link
Bob Newhart
President Manfred Link
Madeline Kahn
Mrs. Link
Richard Benjamin
Press Secretary Bunthorne
Bob Dishy
Vice President Shockley
Harvey Korman
Ambassador Spender
Austin Pendleton
Dr. Alexander Grade
Rip Torn
General G. E. Dumpston
Fred Willard
Presidential Assistant Feebleman
John Hancock
President Mazai Kulundra
Julius Harris
Ambassador Longo
Roger Bowen
Senator William 'Wild Bill' Hubley
George J. Manos
The Commander
Roger Aaron Brown
Longo's Left Hand Man
Maurice Sherbanee
Arab Delegate
Fred Carney
Chief Justice McDonald
Maurice Sneed
Gormese M. C. / Comic
Art Evans
Longo's Right Hand Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Buck Henry
- Screenplay & Story
- Buck Henry
- Original Title
- First Family
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- F.F. Associates, IndieProd Company Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buck Henry
Buck Henry
Fred J. Koenekamp
Stu Linder, Susan Martin
Daniel Melnick
Department Leadership Roster
Buck Henry
Director
Buck Henry
Writer
Daniel Melnick
Producer
Stu Linder
Editor
Susan Martin
Editor
May Routh
Costume Design
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Family
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is First Family about?
When the First Daughter is kidnapped by an African tribe, the President must do what he can to keep them from sacrificing her.
Who directed First Family?
First Family was directed by Buck Henry.
Who stars in First Family?
The principal cast of First Family includes Gilda Radner, Bob Newhart, Madeline Kahn, Richard Benjamin, Bob Dishy.
When was First Family released and how long is it?
First Family was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for First Family?
First Family holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).