The First of May (1999) - film review
Paul Sirmons
Drama / Family / Sport

Summary
The First of May is an American film first released in 1999,
directed by Paul Sirmons.
The film stars Julie Harris, Dan Byrd, Mickey Rooney, Charles Nelson Reilly and Tom Nowicki.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Paul Sirmons
- Script: Gary Rogers, Gail Radley
- Photo: Stephen Campbell
- Music: Brian Langsbard
- Cast: Julie Harris (Carlotta), Dan Byrd (Cory), Mickey Rooney (Boss Ed), Charles Nelson Reilly (Dinghy), Tom Nowicki (Dan), Robin O’Dell (Michelle), Gerard Christopher (Zack), Mikki Scanlon (Loralie), Joe DiMaggio (Himself), Richard G. Blair (Foster Agent), Monica Bugajski (Portia), Rachel Byrd (Nurse Aide), Doreen Chalmers (Charity Worker), Ted Christino (John – Foster Dad), Patricia Clay (Social Worker), Laurie Coleman (Waitress), David E. Conley (Sgt. David Conley), Scotty Cox (Boy at Bus Station), Keith Eyles (Circus Hand), Lynda Flores (Circus Performer), Karen E. Fraction (Doctor), Jack Harrell (Haughty Maitre D’), Rand Hopkins (Restaurant Owner), Brendan Jackson Rogers (Catcher), Terry Allen Jones (Landlord), Adam Justus (Robert), Kathy Karol (Night Nurse), Henry Lawrence (Homeless Man), Alan Lilly (Bus Driver), Patricia Matthews (First Foster Mom), Allison McKay (Eleanor), Sara Morsey (Sybil), Drew Palmer (Roustabout), Jimmy James Plott (Ringmaster), Leslie Ramos (Negative Waitress), Gary Sirmons (Hot Dog Vendor), Robert Torres (Rob the Clown), Tommy Turvey (Truant Officer), Paul Vogt (Tom (or Hank)), Peter Allen Vogt (Hank), Jamie Watkins (Upset Store Owner), Lewis Watkins (Hospital Receptionist), Lawrence Weimer (Car Carrier Driver), Phyllis Fludd White (Teacher), Atos Zamperla (Horse Trainer), Ermes Zamperla (Horse Trainer), Mafalda Zoppe (Equestrian Act), Olissio Zoppe (Horse Trainer), Matt Zoppe Zamperla (Sebastian)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 111 min
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