First Monday in October

First Monday in October

★ 6.2IMDb Score
Released:1981-08-21
Duration:98 min
Director:Ronald Neame
Actors:Walter Matthau, Jill Clayburgh, Barnard Hughes, Jan Sterling, James Stephens
Production:Paramount Pictures

Overview:

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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