Fifth of July
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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Fifth of July
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 11, 1982
Runtime
2h 9m
Genres
Drama
User Score
70%
Original Title
Fifth of July
Production Companies
Showtime Networks, Thirteen, Broadway Theatre Archive
Director
Marshall W. Mason
Description
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).
