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Miss liberté

Original title: Goodbye, Miss 4th of July
  • TV Movie
  • 1988
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
181
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Miss liberté (1988)
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This movie is the inspiring true-life drama of seventeen-year-old Niki Janus. After fleeing persecution in Greece, Niki and her family immigrate to West Virginia and begin living the America... Read allThis movie is the inspiring true-life drama of seventeen-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 fr... Read allThis movie is the inspiring true-life drama of seventeen-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 Kla... Read all

  • Director
    • George Miller
  • Writers
    • Christopher G. Janus
    • Kathy McCormick
  • Stars
    • Louis Gossett Jr.
    • Chris Sarandon
    • Chantal Contouri
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    181
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • George Miller
    • Writers
      • Christopher G. Janus
      • Kathy McCormick
    • Stars
      • Louis Gossett Jr.
      • Chris Sarandon
      • Chantal Contouri
    • 6User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Louis Gossett Jr.
    Louis Gossett Jr.
    • Big John Creed
    Chris Sarandon
    Chris Sarandon
    • George Janus
    Chantal Contouri
    Chantal Contouri
    • Olymbia Janus
    Chynna Phillips
    Chynna Phillips
    • Alma
    Mitchell Anderson
    Mitchell Anderson
    • Henderson Kerr
    Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell
    Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter
    Walker Edmiston
    Walker Edmiston
    Ned Vaughn
    Ned Vaughn
    Roxana Zal
    Roxana Zal
    • Niki Janus
    Kai Wulff
    Kai Wulff
    • Peter Getner
    E'Lon Cox
    • Jimmy Washington
    • (as E'Lon)
    Phil Diskin
    • Mr. Stamos
    Andy Stahl
    Andy Stahl
    • Earl Whatley
    • (as Andrew R. Stahl)
    Richard Speight Jr.
    Richard Speight Jr.
    • Young Klansman
    Andy Rice
    • Soldier
    George Roberts
    • Mayor Kerr
    Charlie Riddle
    • Sheriff
    • Director
      • George Miller
    • Writers
      • Christopher G. Janus
      • Kathy McCormick
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    10jpettenati

    Needs to be on Disney+

    February is Black History Month Why doesn't Disney pull this excellent based on fact film out of the vault and include it with its' extensive Disney+ programming? Or Hulu? I access Fargo on Hulu through Disney+ App. If Fargo is okay for showing on Disney+; why not Goodbye, Miss 4th of July??

    The film, first shown on The Disney Channel, has a moving story about racism & immigration; the book & film have been used for years by teachers & parents to enhance awareness and understanding about major issues that we still face today in achieving "the American Dream"! Also, the handling of the Spanish Influenza is another topic that remains current in our country!

    The cast includes Louis Gossett. Jr. And Chris Sarandon, who are both outstanding! Disney+ would be doing a great service to include this film with proper disclaimers in your Black History Month schedule!
    vickipage

    piece of crap, but worth it

    ok, admittedly, this movie bites, hard. it's sappy and predictable and well, really moralizing, but have you met mr janus? oh my god, if you are going to see this movie, honestly, call Christopher janus first. he was my history teacher sophmore year for modern european hist AP, and the movie is pointless without knowledge of him. he's insane, but in a laughable way. if you can, get him to watch it with you, we saw it at the end of the year, and his comments were priceless. ok, quick tangent, but it's janus' favorite joke- a crocodile walks into a bar and orders a scotch. he looks at it and sheds tear before gulping it down. the bar tender turns to him and says, "why the long face?" (hahahahahah, oh, but wait, it gets better). now a bear come into the bar. he looks even more glum then the crocodile. he sits down at the bar and orders a scotch and gulps it down in one drink as well. the bar tender turn to him and says "whats wrong?" the bear just looks at him sadly and and sighs. the bar tender looks at him and says "why the long pause?" bwahahahaha, get it paws-pause? it's nothing without the hand movements. anyway, see the movie, if you can sit through it, you'll be amused for days after.
    7millerbn

    Disney Tackles Racism

    I am disappointed by some of the reactions to this movie. No, It is not high drama, and the acting is amateur in certain roles, but this is still a good film. I grew up in the small Tennessee town where filming took place, and I believe that this film captures the sentiment and culture of the Appalachian South during the era depicted in the film. Furthermore, it is interesting that Disney released this film. It is not the typical movie made by Disney. To some this movie may seem watered down and predictable, but it is what it is. It is a small budget film that focused on plot and character development, rather than action and special effects. Of course, today such a film will not be popular with younger generations, but if you like a good story that leaves you feeling more uplifted then the film should be enjoyable. If you are looking for sex, violence, drug use, and no plot, try some more current.
    kmcclan

    The bomb

    I am sorry that i can not write a long speach about this movie. ALl i can say is that i saw it once as a kid on the Disney Channel and it was really nice. It was an eye opener for me. I learned from this movie that it doesnt matter where someone is from if they are willing to be friendly and offer his or her help then that gesture should be enough. I hunted this movie down and now i am going to purchase it. I think that is is a must have movie.
    8frenchhorn727

    Very touching drama

    I was shocked when I saw this on the Disney channel. It is a very good drama and It shows the hatred and sorrow that racism can bring. It would be a good movie for parents to watch with their kids. Roxana Val plays Niki, a girl who has immigrated to the US from Greece with her parents, during a war in Europe. They reside in a small town in West Virginia, one where the Ku Klux Klan thrives. Niki is apauled by the way the Klan treats certain people, simply on the means of their race, color, religion, or background. When she tries to befriend some African-Americans, the Klan rallies against her and her family. She dosn't quit though, and with the help of her friends Alma (Chynna Phillips) and Henderson, she dosn't let the Klan's threats stop her, and she vowels to try and stop the racism in the town. Great Movie, 8/10

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    • Release date
      • December 3, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Goodbye, Miss 4th of July
    • Filming locations
      • Jonesborough, Tennessee, USA
    • Production company
      • Walt Disney Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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