The First of May
“An unwanted boy and a forgotten old lady find running away to join the circus is really coming home.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Dan Byrd
Cory Wainwright
Julie Harris
Carlotta
Mickey Rooney
Boss Ed
Charles Nelson Reilly
Dinghy
Tom Nowicki
Dan Kepperman
Robin O'Dell
Michelle Kepperman
Gerard Christopher
Zack
Mikki Scanlon
Loralie Cugino
Joe DiMaggio
Self
Keith Eyles
Circus Hand
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
Patricia Clay
Ms. Hanks
Laurie Coleman
Waitress
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Sirmons
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Rogers, Gail Radley
- Original Score
- Brian Langsbard
- Original Title
- The First of May
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- SHO Entertainment Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Sirmons
Gary Rogers, Gail Radley
Brian Langsbard
Stephen Campbell
Oliver Peters
Nelson Betancourt, Jan Rhees, Ralph Clemente, Christopher Simons Haviland, Mehrdad Azami
Department Leadership Roster
Nelson Betancourt
Producer
Jan Rhees
Producer
Ralph Clemente
Producer
Christopher Simons Haviland
Producer
Mehrdad Azami
Producer
Gary Rogers
Producer
Beverly Safier
Costume Design
Oliver Peters
Editor
Paul Simons
Producer
Orvis Rigsby
Production Design
Sandy Watterson
Producer
Gary Rogers
Writer
Stephen Campbell
Director of Photography
Paul Sirmons
Director
Glenn R. Wilder
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First of May
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First of May about?
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.
Who directed The First of May?
The First of May was directed by Paul Sirmons.
Who stars in The First of May?
The principal cast of The First of May includes Dan Byrd, Julie Harris, Mickey Rooney, Charles Nelson Reilly, Tom Nowicki.
When was The First of May released and how long is it?
The First of May was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The First of May?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First of May was composed by Brian Langsbard.
Is The First of May based on a book or true story?
The First of May is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gail Radley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First of May?
The First of May holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).