Firstborn
Firstborn

Movie·1984·1h 43m

Firstborn

Jake Livingston had to grow up fast... because his mother didn't.

Directed By

Michael Apted

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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The Story

Because he's the oldest, Jake has been the man of the house, since his parents divorce. When Mom starts seeing Sam, who always seems to be trying some new way to get rich quick, and declares he's the man of the house now, Jake puts up with it. Until he discovers Sam's illegal activities.

Written By

Ron Koslow

Producer

Stanley R. Jaffe, Paul Junger Witt

Cinematography

Ralf D. Bode

Music

Michael Small

Editor

Arthur Schmidt

Themes

tensionlittle brother

Production House

Jaffe-Lansing
Witt/Thomas Productions
Paramount Pictures

Audience Score

61%

62 votes

Skip13%
Timepass31%
Go for it36%
Perfection20%

Where to watch

Region: US

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Cast

Teri Garr

Teri Garr

Wendy

Peter Weller

Peter Weller

Sam

Christopher Collet

Christopher Collet

Jake Livingston

Corey Haim

Corey Haim

Brian Livingston

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker

Lisa

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Lee

Chris Gartin

Chris Gartin

Mr. Rader

James Harper

James Harper

Mr. Rader

Larry Atlas

Larry Atlas

Stranger

Ned Eisenberg

Ned Eisenberg

Learner Driver (uncredited)

// crew

Crew

Michael Apted

Michael Apted

Director

Ron Koslow

Writer

Stanley R. Jaffe

Executive Producer

Paul Junger Witt

Paul Junger Witt

Producer

Sherry Lansing

Sherry Lansing

Executive Producer

Tony Thomas

Producer

Ralf D. Bode

Ralf D. Bode

Director of Photography

Arthur Schmidt

Arthur Schmidt

Editor

Michael Small

Original Music Composer

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