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Fifth of July

1982

129 minutes

DramaTV 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).

Top Cast

Richard Thomas headshot

Richard Thomas

Kenneth Talley Jr.

Jeff Daniels headshot

Jeff Daniels

Jed Jenkins

Swoosie Kurtz headshot

Swoosie Kurtz

Gwen Landis

Jonathan Hogan headshot

Jonathan Hogan

John Landis

Joyce Reehling headshot

Joyce Reehling

June Talley

Helen Stenborg headshot

Helen Stenborg

Sally Friedman

Danton Stone headshot

Danton Stone

Weston Hurley

Cynthia Nixon headshot

Cynthia Nixon

Shirley Talley