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Fifth of July
Fifth of July

Fifth of July

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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).

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

129 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

11 October 1982

Country

United States of America

Cast

Richard Thomas

Richard Thomas

Kenneth Talley Jr.

Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels

Jed Jenkins

Swoosie Kurtz

Swoosie Kurtz

Gwen Landis

Jonathan Hogan

Jonathan Hogan

John Landis

Joyce Reehling

Joyce Reehling

June Talley

Helen Stenborg

Helen Stenborg

Sally Friedman

Danton Stone

Danton Stone

Weston Hurley

Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon

Shirley Talley

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