The First of May

The First of May (1999)

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Its titled derived from a circus term describing an inexperienced performer in his first season, director Paul Sirmons film is adapted from author Gail Radley's popular novel of the same name. The story centers on the friendship between an eleven year old foster child named Cory (Dan Byrd) and an… More

G, 1 hr. 51 min.
Directed By
Paul Sirmons
Genres
Drama, Kids & Family
In Theaters
May 1, 1999 Wide
On DVD
May 6, 2008
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Critic Reviews

  • MaryAnn Johanson, Flick Filosopher

    As undemanding family fare goes, the best you can hope for is that you don't want to shoot yourself when it's over, and by that measure, this gentle if unprepossessing flick succeeds.

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