First Monday in October (1981)

Name: First Monday in October
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1981
Duration: 98 min
Cast: Walter Matthau, Jill Clayburgh, Barnard Hughes, Jan Sterling, James Stephens

1h 38m United States of America

Comedy Drama

Plot

When a groundbreaking appointment makes her the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Ruth Ellen (played by Jill Clayburgh) steps into a world of intense legal debates and politics. She quickly finds herself in a spirited rivalry with her liberal colleague, Justice Dan Snow (portrayed by Walter Matthau). Their contrasting ideologies spark both tension and camaraderie, as they navigate pivotal cases that challenge their beliefs. The dynamic between Ruth and Dan highlights the complexities of justice and gender in a traditionally male-dominated arena, making for an engaging exploration of law and personal growth.

Cast

Walter Matthau Jill Clayburgh Barnard Hughes Jan Sterling James Stephens Joshua Bryant Wiley Harker F.J. O'Neil Charles Lampkin Lew Palter Richard McMurray Herb Vigran Edmund Stoiber Noble Willingham Richard McKenzie