Fifth of July

Name: Fifth of July
Director: Kirk Browning
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1982-10-11
Duration: 129 min
Cast: Richard Thomas, Jeff Daniels, Swoosie Kurtz, Jonathan Hogan, Joyce Reehling

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1982 · 129 min · Drama · TV Movie · TMDB 7.0/10

Overview

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).

Directed by Kirk Browning

Cast

Richard Thomas — Kenneth Talley Jr.
Jeff Daniels — Jed Jenkins
Swoosie Kurtz — Gwen Landis
Jonathan Hogan — John Landis
Joyce Reehling — June Talley