The First of May (1999)

Director:

Paul Sirmons

Writers:

Gary Rogers (screenplay), Gail Radley (novel)

Stars:

Julie Harris, Dan Byrd, Mickey Rooney

4 wins.

Cast

Credited 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
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jim Accomando	...	Roustabout
Richard G. Blair	...	Foster Agent
Monica Bugajski	...	Portia
Rachel Byrd	...	Nurse Aide
Doreen Chalmers	...	Charity Worker
Ted Christino	...	John - Foster Dad

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

foster parenting | baseball | circus | independent film | based on novel | 

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Taglines:

An unwanted boy and a forgotten old lady find running away to join the circus is really coming home.

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Genres:

Drama | Family | Sport

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Certificate:

G

Details

Official Sites:

photos, updates, awards, Director's Newsletter

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 March 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cory kai Carlotta

Filming Locations:

DeLand, Florida, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

SHO Entertainment Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

111 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Crazy Credits

After the closing credits, there's a shot of a turtle-crossing sign; the camera pans down, and we see Mr. T crossing the street while the circus truck and Hannah-Belle wait in the background.

User Reviews

I had Rogers as a drama teacher!!!

I was in Gary Rogers drama class at LSCC and he is an amazing professor. I got to be Little Red Riding Hood in a kiddie musical we put on for school kids. All the songs were really cute and the kids loved them.

We watched the movie in class and I loved it! I haven't had much luck finding it to watch on TV but have seen Dan Byrd in several things since. I haven't seen it in a couple of years hopefully I will catch the movie on TV soon. I really wanted my daughter to watch it I think she would really enjoy it.

The story line is really great and fun very family friendly!!