Drama ·Family · United States of America · 1999 · 1h 51m

The First of May

Director

Cast

Dan Byrd as Cory Wainwright Julie Harris as Carlotta Mickey Rooney as Boss Ed Charles Nelson Reilly as Dinghy Tom Nowicki as Dan Kepperman Robin O'Dell as Michelle Kepperman

Crew

Stephen Campbell — Director of Photography Oliver Peters — Editor Brian Langsbard — Original Music Composer Gary Rogers — Writer Gail Radley — Novel Nelson Betancourt — Producer

Tagline

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.

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Paul Sirmons Director Stephen Campbell Director of Photography Oliver Peters Editor Brian Langsbard Original Music Composer Gary Rogers Writer Gail Radley Novel Nelson Betancourt Producer Jan Rhees Producer Ralph Clemente Producer Christopher Simons Haviland Producer Mehrdad Azami Producer Gary Rogers Producer

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