based on novel or book,circus,baseball,foster parents

The First of May (1999)

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

Cory is a foster child nobody wants. Carlota 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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Paul Sirmons
  • Profile picture of Dan Byrd
    Cory Wainwright Dan Byrd
  • Profile picture of Julie Harris
    Carlotta Julie Harris
  • Profile picture of Mickey Rooney
    Boss Ed Mickey Rooney
  • Profile picture of Charles Nelson Reilly
    Dinghy Charles Nelson Reilly
  • Profile picture of Tom Nowicki
    Dan Kepperman Tom Nowicki
  • Profile picture of Gerard Christopher
    Zack Gerard Christopher
  • Profile picture of Joe DiMaggio
    Self Joe DiMaggio
  • Profile picture of Keith Eyles
    Circus Hand Keith Eyles

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • circus
  • baseball
  • foster parents