The First Time (1981): Cast & Where to Watch
The First Time is a 1981 comedy directed by Charlie Loventhal, starring Tim Choate as Charlie Lichtenstein, Marissa Chibas and Wallace Shawn. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes. Stream it on MGM Plus and MGM+.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Charlie Loventhal
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Goldmine Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The First Time About?
The premise of The First Time without spoilers.
There’s a first time for everything…and This is Charlie’s! A young film student pursues a woman while studying under a bizarre, eccentric film professor.
The First Time Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- psychotronic film
- sex comedy
- cult film
- teen sex comedy
- virginity
- teensploitation
- student
- woman
- independent film
- b movie
Where to Watch The First Time
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The First Time Cast & Characters
Tim Choate leads the cast as Charlie Lichtenstein, with Marissa Chibas as Ron's First Woman and Wallace Shawn as Jules Goldfarb. Directed by Charlie Loventhal; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Charlie Loventhal
- Tim Choate as Charlie Lichtenstein
- Marissa Chibas as Ron's First Woman
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Wallace Shawn as Jules Goldfarb - Marshall Efron as Nick Rand
Also Starring in The First Time
· 18 more- Jane Badler Karen Watson
- Christopher Rich Stud with Sports Car
- Robert Trebor Joel
- Rex Robbins Leon
- Bill Randolph Rick
- Krista Errickson Dana
- Wendie Jo Sperber Eileen
- Cathryn Damon Gloria
- Loretta Tupper Grandma
- Tom Surgal Hal
- Raymond Patterson Ron
- Bradley Bliss Girl at Restaurant
- Ross Barnes Paul
- Wendy Fulton Wendy
- Eva Charney Polly
- Frank Colangelo Si Puccinello
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- Robert Micklas Porky Knoll
- Deborah Lynn Bridge Laura
Cars in The First Time
14 cars on screen, including the 1976 Capri MkII and the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro.
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1976 Capri MkII Important role -
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Important role -
1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Important role -
1982 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Important role
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The First Time FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The First Time, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The First Time?
The First Time runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The First Time released?
The First Time was released on May 20, 1981.
Who directed The First Time?
The First Time was directed by Charlie Loventhal.
More films by Charlie Loventhal Who is in the cast of The First Time?
The First Time stars Tim Choate as Charlie Lichtenstein, Marissa Chibas as Ron's First Woman and Wallace Shawn as Jules Goldfarb, among 22 credited actors.
Where can I watch The First Time?
In the US, The First Time is streaming on MGM Plus, MGM+ and Philo (availability from JustWatch).
Does The First Time have a post-credit scene?
No. The First Time has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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