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First Monday in October (1981)

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The election of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court rendered the premise of First Monday in October anachronistic before the picture was even released; ignoring this, however, the film is supremely entertaining (no pun intended). Jill Clayburgh stars as Ruth Loomis, the first lady justice ever appointed to the Court. She's a conservative, while her principal foe on the bench, Dan Snow (Walter Matthau), is an old-line liberal. The film glides along on a predictable Tracy-Hepburn course until

R, 1 hr. 38 min.

Comedy, Romance

Jerome Lawrence, Robert E. Lee

Jul 6, 2004

Paramount Home Video

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First Day in October puts up front the precise comic timing of Walter Matthau as an outspoken liberal justice of the Supreme Court.

January 31, 2004 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | Comment
Spirituality and Practice
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An uneven story and pairing of two great actors slows the pace of what is at times a funny film about the judicial system. Fans of Walter Matthau and Jill Clayburgh will be more enthralled than others. Still, funny one liners and comedic debates between the two stars will make this a fun film to watch!!!!!!!

June 4, 2008
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Leo Blaschke

Amazing dialog. Hysterical and thought provoking film about learning to respect your idealogical adversaries. (T)

May 10, 2007

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