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First Monday in October (1981)

Movie ★ 6.2 98 min

Comedy Drama

For the first time in history a woman is appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, where she becomes a friendly rival to a liberal associate.

Ronald Neame Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 21, 1981
Runtime
98 min
Rating
R
Box office
$12.5M
IMDb
tt0082382
Language

Themes

Cast

Walter Matthau Walter Matthau Dan Snow Jill Clayburgh Jill Clayburgh Ruth Loomis Barnard Hughes Barnard Hughes Chief Justice Crawford Jan Sterling Jan Sterling Christine Snow James Stephens Mason Woods Joshua Bryant Bill Russell Wiley Harker Wiley Harker Justice Harold Webb F.J. O'Neil F.J. O'Neil Justice Waldo Thompson Charles Lampkin Charles Lampkin Justice Josiah Clewes Lew Palter Lew Palter Justice Benjamin Halperin Richard McMurray Justice Richard Carey Herb Vigran Herb Vigran Justice Ambrose Quincy Edmund Stoiber Committee Chairman Noble Willingham Noble Willingham Nebraska Attorney Richard McKenzie Richard McKenzie Hostile Senator Ann Doran Ann Doran Storekeeper Dallas Alinder Norman Olive Dunbar Ms. Radabaugh

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Frequently asked questions

What is First Monday in October about?
For the first time in history a woman is appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, where she becomes a friendly rival to a liberal associate.
Who directed First Monday in October?
First Monday in October was directed by Ronald Neame.
Who stars in First Monday in October?
First Monday in October stars Walter Matthau, Jill Clayburgh, Barnard Hughes, Jan Sterling.
When was First Monday in October released?
First Monday in October is a 1981 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch First Monday in October?
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