When Every Day Was the Fourth of July 1978

Overview

When Every Day Was the Fourth of July is a 1978 American made-for-television drama film directed, produced, and written by Dan Curtis. The story is set in 1937 Bridgeport, Connecticut, and focuses on the experiences of a Jewish-American family. The narrative is presented through a first-person flashback. The plot follows an attorney, played by Dean Jones, who is persuaded by his nine-year-old daughter, played by Katy Kurtzman, to provide legal defense for a mute war veteran and handyman. This man, portrayed by Geoffrey Lewis, faces an accusation of murdering a store owner. The film features a cast that also includes Louise Sorel and Chris Petersen. The production has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes and was released in the United States on March 12, 1978. As a television movie, it fits within the drama genre. The film explores the legal and personal challenges faced by the family as they become involved in the defense of the accused man during this period of American history.