Fifth of July (1982)
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).
Director: Marshall W. Mason, Kirk Browning
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 129 min
Release Date: October 11, 1982
Cast
- Richard Thomas - Kenneth Talley Jr.
- Jeff Daniels - Jed Jenkins
- Swoosie Kurtz - Gwen Landis
- Jonathan Hogan - John Landis
- Joyce Reehling - June Talley
- Helen Stenborg - Sally Friedman
- Danton Stone - Weston Hurley
- Cynthia Nixon - Shirley Talley
Screenplay
- Lanford Wilson (Theatre Play)
Editing: Nelson Warner
Production: Showtime Networks, Thirteen, Broadway Theatre Archive
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
gay theme
More Films by Director: Marshall W. Mason, Kirk Browning
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fifth of July about?
- 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).
- Who directed Fifth of July?
- Fifth of July was directed by Marshall W. Mason, Kirk Browning.
- Who stars in Fifth of July?
- Fifth of July stars Richard Thomas, Jeff Daniels, Swoosie Kurtz, Jonathan Hogan, Joyce Reehling, Helen Stenborg.
- How long is Fifth of July?
- Fifth of July has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- What genre is Fifth of July?
- Fifth of July is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Fifth of July produced?
- Fifth of July was produced in United States of America.