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Title: Firstborn (1984)
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Cast
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| Teri Garr | ... |
Wendy
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| Peter Weller | ... |
Sam
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Christopher Collet | ... |
Jake Livingston
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Brian Livingston
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Lisa
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Lee
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Adam
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Mr. Rader
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Richard Brandon | ... |
Alan Livingston (Dad)
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Joanne
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Wendy's Girlfriend Pat
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Richard E. Szlasa | ... |
Coach Gant
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Beverly May | ... |
Mrs. Mercer
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Brian Lima | ... |
Robby
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Ken
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Because he's the oldest, Jake has been the man of the house, since his parents divorce. When Mom starts seeing Sam, who always seems to be trying some new way to get rich quick, and declares he's the man of the house now, Jake puts up with it. Until he discovers Sam's illegal activities. Written by Brian W Martz <B.Martz@Genie.com>
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Jake Livingston had to grow up fast...Because his mother didn't. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
26 October 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
First Born See more »Box Office
Gross:
$6,200,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Wendy: Hey! Don't talk to Jake like that!
Sam: He acts like a shit-head! And you let him act like one!
Wendy: Well you don't have to act like one too!
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by Vincent Rose (as V. Rose), Larry Stock (as L. Stock) and Al Lewis (as A. Lewis)
Performed by Fats Domino
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Released in the same year as another Michael Apted film about the difficulties of growing up. The difference was that 28 Up (1984) was a highly-acclaimed documentary. See more »Quotes
Sam: Hey come back here you little shit-head!Wendy: Hey! Don't talk to Jake like that!
Sam: He acts like a shit-head! And you let him act like one!
Wendy: Well you don't have to act like one too!
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Soundtracks
Blueberry Hillby Vincent Rose (as V. Rose), Larry Stock (as L. Stock) and Al Lewis (as A. Lewis)
Performed by Fats Domino
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Nobody seems to like this drama, probably because it IS at times very depressing and downbeat...and the ending DOES tie things up a little too neatly after going over the top melodramatically. But the movie is worth seeing for several reasons. It's extremely well-acted by all (especially Christopher Collet and a rare dramatic turn from Teri Garr)and the early parts of the story ring powerfully true about the loneliness, confusion and hurt that comes with being a family torn apart by divorce. The scenes involving the kids and their friends and their dealings at school also feel fresh and very real.
Solidly directed by Michael Apted, "Firstborn" is an affecting 1980's drama that, despite its flaws, will stay with you long after you see it.