Drama ·TV Movie · United States of America · 1982 · 2h 9m

Fifth of July

Director

Cast

Richard Thomas as Kenneth Talley Jr. Jeff Daniels as Jed Jenkins Swoosie Kurtz as Gwen Landis Jonathan Hogan as John Landis Joyce Reehling as June Talley Helen Stenborg as Sally Friedman

Crew

Nelson Warner — Editor Samuel Paul — Producer Laura Crow — Costume Design

Synopsis

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).

Mood & Themes

gay theme

Key Collaborators

Marshall W. Mason Director Kirk Browning Director Nelson Warner Editor Samuel Paul Producer Laura Crow Costume Design

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