The First of May 25 years old
An unwanted boy and a forgotten old lady find running away to join the circus is really coming home.
Cory (Dan Byrd) is a foster child nobody wants. Carlotta (Academy Award-nominee Julie Harris) 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.
Credits
The First of May Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Dan Byrd He was 13, now 38 years old | as Cory Wainwright |
| Tom Nowicki He was 0, now 24 years old | as Dan Kepperman |
| Julie Harris She was 73, 87 years old when she died | as Carlotta |
| Mickey Rooney He was 78, 93 years old when he died | as Boss Ed |
| Gerard Christopher He was 39, now 64 years old | as Zack |
| Robin O'Dell | as Michelle Kepperman |
| Joe DiMaggio He was 84, 84 years old when he died | as Himself |
The First of May Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Orvis Rigsby as Production Design. | Art |
| Beverly Safier as Costume Design. | Costume & Make-Up |
| Glenn R. Wilder as Stunt Coordinator. He was 65 (83) years old when He died | Crew |
| Joseph E. Stone as Property Master. | Art |
| Reza Badiyi as Executive Producer. He was 69 (82) years old when He died | Production |
| Ralph Clemente as Producer. He was 56 (72) years old when He died | Production |
| Brian Langsbard as Music. | Sound |
The First of May (25 years)
An unwanted boy and a forgotten old lady find running away to join the circus is really coming home.
- Release day: Saturday, March 20, 1999
- Runtime: 111 minutes
- Budget: 2500000.00