First Monday in October

First Monday in October

1981 · 98 min · EN · R · 6.5 (18 votes)
Dir. Ronald Neame · Starring Walter Matthau, Jill Clayburgh, Barnard Hughes, Jan Sterling, James Stephens, Joshua Bryant

In the Supreme Court, there are only eight of them against all of her.

ComedyDrama

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.

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This film offers a sharp, witty look at the highest court in the land. It's a cerebral, character-driven drama that feels both timely and timeless, exploring the dynamics of power and principle with a touch of earnest idealism.

wittyintellectualearnestthought-provokingsteadycourtroom dramapolitical satireclassic Hollywoodambitionjusticegender rolesmentorship
washington dcusajudgesupreme courtjudiciary
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