Goodbye, Miss 4th of July (1988)
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.
Director: George T. Miller
Genre: Drama, Family, TV Movie
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: December 3, 1988
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
Screenplay
- Christopher G. Janus
- Kathy McCormick (Teleplay)
Music: Mark Snow
Cinematography: Neil Roach
Production: Walt Disney Television
Country: United States of America
Language: ελληνικά, English
Original Language: en
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
world war i, immigration, burning cross, greek, teenage girl, racism
More Films by Director: George T. Miller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Goodbye, Miss 4th of July about?
- 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.
- Who directed Goodbye, Miss 4th of July?
- Goodbye, Miss 4th of July was directed by George T. Miller.
- Who stars in Goodbye, Miss 4th of July?
- Goodbye, Miss 4th of July stars Louis Gossett Jr., Chris Sarandon, Chantal Contouri, Chynna Phillips, Mitchell Anderson, Roxana Zal.
- How long is Goodbye, Miss 4th of July?
- Goodbye, Miss 4th of July has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Goodbye, Miss 4th of July?
- Goodbye, Miss 4th of July is a Drama, Family, TV Movie film.
- Where was Goodbye, Miss 4th of July produced?
- Goodbye, Miss 4th of July was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Goodbye, Miss 4th of July?
- The themes of Goodbye, Miss 4th of July include: Social Commentary and Reflection, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.