Fifth of July

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).

Release Date

11 October 1982

129 minutes

Director

Main Cast

Kenneth Talley Jr.
Jed Jenkins
Gwen Landis
John Landis
June Talley
Sally Friedman
Weston Hurley
Shirley Talley