Movie
Firstborn
Overview
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.
Details
- Release date
- 1984-10-26
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Jaffe-Lansing, Witt/Thomas Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Country
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Teri Garr as Wendy
- Peter Weller as Sam
- Christopher Collet as Jake Livingston
- Corey Haim as Brian Livingston
- Sarah Jessica Parker as Lisa
- Robert Downey Jr. as Lee
- Chris Gartin as Mr. Rader
- James Harper as Mr. Rader
- Larry Atlas as Stranger
- Ned Eisenberg as Learner Driver (uncredited)
Crew
- Michael Apted - Director
- Ron Koslow - Writer
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