Fifth of July

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Movie Info

Lanford Wilson's dramatic play is adapted for the small screen in this made-for-television movie. Richard Thomas stars as Ken Talley, a Vietnam vet who lost both of his legs in the war. When his friends and family gather at his Missouri farm (which he shares with his lover Jed) after a death, the group examines how their lives and relationships have transformed throughout the years.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Comedy, Drama, Television
Written By:

Lanford Wilson
On Disc/Streaming:

Mar 29, 2005
Runtime:

130 minutes

Cast

Richard Thomas
as Kenneth Talley Jr.

Jeff Daniels
as Jed Jenkins, Ken's Lover

Swoosie Kurtz
as Gwen Landis, John's wife

Jonathan Hogan
as John Landis, Ken's childhood friend

Helen Stenborg
as Sally Friedman, Ken and June's Aunt

Cynthia Nixon
as Shirley Talley, June's Daughter

Danton Stone
as Weston Hurley, Composer Friend of Gwen

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Critic Reviews for Fifth of July

All Critics (1) | Fresh (1)

Now grown up, these would-be reformers use humor, denial, and ultimately honesty to reconcile the world they got with the world they tried to make.

April 6, 2006 | Full Review…

Mark Bourne
DVDJournal.com