Movie: Fifth of July

Top 8 Billed Cast

Richard Thomas
Richard Thomas

Kenneth Talley Jr.

Jeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels

Jed Jenkins

Swoosie Kurtz
Swoosie Kurtz

Gwen Landis

Jonathan Hogan
Jonathan Hogan

John Landis

Joyce Reehling
Joyce Reehling

June Talley

Helen Stenborg
Helen Stenborg

Sally Friedman

Danton Stone
Danton Stone

Weston Hurley

Cynthia Nixon
Cynthia Nixon

Shirley Talley

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    Ken Talley, a Vietnam vet who lost his legs in combat, lives in a farmhouse in rural Missouri with his lover, Jed. Traumatized and bitter, Ken struggles to find meaning in his life. As he contemplates selling the farmhouse, old friends and family members descend for a vacation. Originally broadcast as part of the series "American Playhouse" (season 1, episode 9).

  • Release Date

    1982-10-11

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    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
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