Fifth of July
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marshall W. Mason, Kirk Browning
- Screenplay & Story
- Lanford Wilson
- Original Title
- Fifth of July
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Networks, Thirteen, Broadway Theatre Archive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marshall W. Mason, Kirk Browning
Lanford Wilson
Nelson Warner
Samuel Paul, Jac Venza
Department Leadership Roster
Marshall W. Mason
Director
Kirk Browning
Director
Samuel Paul
Producer
Laura Crow
Costume Design
Nelson Warner
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fifth of July
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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?
The principal cast of Fifth of July includes Richard Thomas, Jeff Daniels, Swoosie Kurtz, Jonathan Hogan, Joyce Reehling.
When was Fifth of July released and how long is it?
Fifth of July was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.