First Monday in October (1981)For the first time in history a woman is appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, where she becomes a friendly rival to a liberal associate. Director:Ronald Neame |
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First Monday in October (1981)For the first time in history a woman is appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, where she becomes a friendly rival to a liberal associate. Director:Ronald Neame |
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| Walter Matthau | ... |
Dan Snow
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| Jill Clayburgh | ... |
Ruth Loomis
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| Barnard Hughes | ... |
Chief Justice James Jefferson Crawford
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| Jan Sterling | ... |
Christine Snow
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James Stephens | ... |
Mason Woods
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| Joshua Bryant | ... |
Bill Russell
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Wiley Harker | ... |
Justice Harold Webb
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F.J. O'Neil | ... |
Justice Waldo Thompson
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Charles Lampkin | ... |
Justice Josiah Clewes
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Lew Palter | ... |
Justice Benjamin Halperin
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Richard McMurray | ... |
Justice Richard Carey
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Herb Vigran | ... |
Justice Ambrose Quincy
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Edmund Stoiber | ... |
Committee Chairman
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| Noble Willingham | ... |
Nebraska Attorney
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Richard McKenzie | ... |
Hostile Senator
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Ruth Loomis becomes the first woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court. A staunch conservative, she immediately runs into conflict with Dan Snow, the high court's resident liberal. Although, they never agree on the issues before the Court, they develop a respect and affection for one another after several comedic encounters. Written by Dave Gan <longbow@bigfoot.com>
Clayburgh did a fantastic job of balancing Matthau's usual strong performance. The two struck a rapport that I never expected, and they ran off with the movie. I gave it an 8 instead of a 10 mostly because the script and cast couldn't keep up with them. Also, they have some weak spots when they go for light-hearted comedy. For me, the real shining light of the entire show was the way the two managed to continue an understandable discussion of the hot issues in jurisprudence of that time -- at least fifteen minutes of viewing are justified by that historical perspective alone. In short, it's heart-warming, well-acted in the leads, and technically tighter than most viewers would realize.