Goodbye, Miss 4th of July (1988)

9.0/10 89 min Drama Family TV Movie

Overview

The inspiring true-life drama of 17-year-old Niki Janus. After fleeing persecution in Greece, Niki and her family immigrate to West Virginia and begin living the American Dream. Among their friends is Big John Creed, a wise and helpful handyman. But Niki's friendship with him and her belief in freedom unwittingly bring the wrath of the Ku Klux Klan to her very doorstep. Full of courage and passion, Niki challenges the powerful Klan and, at the same time, must overcome her own fears to help the townspeople survive a horrible flu epidemic.

Cast

Louis Gossett Jr.

Big John Creed

Chris Sarandon

George Janus

Chantal Contouri

Olymbia Janus

Chynna Phillips

Alma

Mitchell Anderson

Henderson Kerr

Roxana Zal

Niki Janus

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