Goodbye, Miss 4th of July (1988)
Overview
The inspiring true-life drama of 17-year-old Niki Janus. After fleeing persecution in Greece, Niki and her family immigrate to West Virginia and begin living the American Dream. Among their friends is Big John Creed, a wise and helpful handyman. But Niki's friendship with him and her belief in freedom unwittingly bring the wrath of the Ku Klux Klan to her very doorstep. Full of courage and passion, Niki challenges the powerful Klan and, at the same time, must overcome her own fears to help the townspeople survive a horrible flu epidemic.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.585 |
Directed By
George T. Miller
Crew
Christopher G. Janus
George T. Miller
Kathy McCormick
Neil Roach
Sheldon Pinchuk
Mark Snow
Dan Delgado
TOP CAST
Louis Gossett Jr.
Big John Creed
Chris Sarandon
George Janus
Chantal Contouri
Olymbia Janus
Chynna Phillips
Alma
Mitchell Anderson
Henderson Kerr
Roxana Zal
Niki Janus
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