The First Time
“There's a first time for everything...and This is Charlie's!”
Synopsis
A young film student pursues a woman while studying under a bizarre, eccentric film professor.
Top Cast
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Tim Choate
Charlie Lichtenstein
Krista Errickson
Dana
Marshall Efron
Nick Rand
Wendy Fulton
Wendy
Raymond Patterson
Ron
Wallace Shawn
Jules Goldfarb
Wendie Jo Sperber
Eileen
Cathryn Damon
Gloria
Jane Badler
Karen Watson
Bradley Bliss
Girl at Restaurant
Eva Charney
Polly
Bill Randolph
Rick
Rex Robbins
Leon
Robert Trebor
Joel
Tom Surgal
Hal
Ross Barnes
Paul
Frank Colangelo
Si Puccinello
Robert Micklas
Porky Knoll
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Market
Festival / Special Debut
July 13, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Loventhal
- Screenplay & Story
- William Finley, Charlie Loventhal, Susan Weiser
- Original Score
- Lanny Meyers
- Original Title
- The First Time
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Goldmine Company, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Loventhal
William Finley, Charlie Loventhal, Susan Weiser
Lanny Meyers
Steven Fierberg
Stanley Vogel
Robert Shaye, Sam Irvin, Lawrence Loventhal
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Loventhal
Director
William Finley
Screenplay
Charlie Loventhal
Screenplay
Sam Irvin
Producer
Mary-Ann Monforton
Costume Design
Stanley Vogel
Editor
Lanny Meyers
Original Music Composer
Steven Fierberg
Director of Photography
Susan Weiser
Screenplay
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
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Time
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First Time about?
A young film student pursues a woman while studying under a bizarre, eccentric film professor.
Who directed The First Time?
The First Time was directed by Charlie Loventhal.
Who stars in The First Time?
The principal cast of The First Time includes Tim Choate, Krista Errickson, Marshall Efron, Wendy Fulton, Raymond Patterson.
When was The First Time released and how long is it?
The First Time was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The First Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Time was composed by Lanny Meyers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First Time?
The First Time holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).