Fifth of July (1982)

7.0/10 • 129 min • Drama TV Movie

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).

Cast

Richard Thomas

Kenneth Talley Jr.

Jeff Daniels

Swoosie Kurtz

Jonathan Hogan

Helen Stenborg

Danton Stone

Cynthia Nixon

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