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Born on the Fourth of July (1989) -- The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.
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Overview

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Director:
Oliver Stone
Writers (WGA):
Ron Kovic (book)
Oliver Stone (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
20 December 1989 (USA) more
Genre:
Biography | Drama | War more
Tagline:
A story of innocence lost and courage found.
Plot:
The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 10 wins & 14 nominations more
User Comments:
Harrowing but breathtaking! more (144 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Tom Cruise ... Ron Kovic

Raymond J. Barry ... Mr. Kovic

Caroline Kava ... Mrs. Kovic
Josh Evans ... Tommy Kovic
Jamie Talisman ... Jimmy Kovic
Anne Bobby ... Suzanne Kovic
Samantha Larkin ... Patty Kovic

Tom Berenger ... Recruiting Gunnery Sgt. Hayes
Frank Whaley ... Timmy
Jerry Levine ... Steve Boyer
Richard Panebianco ... Joey Walsh

Rob Camilletti ... Tommy Finnelli

Stephen Baldwin ... Billy Vorsovich
Michael McTighe ... Danny Fantozzi
Richard Haus ... Recruiting Sgt. Bowers
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Additional Details

Runtime:
145 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Spanish
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby SR (35 mm prints)
Company:
Ixtlan more

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Trivia:
Second part of Oliver Stone Vietnam-trilogy. The other two are Platoon (1986) and Heaven & Earth (1993). more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: Reflections of camera and operator visible in the shiny black brim of Ron's hat during the second parade. more
Quotes:
Ron Kovic: People say that if you don't love America, then get the hell out. Well, I love America. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Last Laugh '05 (2005) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Moon River more

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22 out of 26 people found the following comment useful.
Harrowing but breathtaking!, 18 February 2002
Author: The Flawed Genius from Wales

I remember when i first watched this film I became totally absorbed in it. I had to search out songs that I heard in the move.....I had to see other Vietnam movies again.....I had to watch other Stone movies. Its a superb film. Cruise gives the best peformance he ever will in a film as Kovic.....the golden boy who comes home paralysed and confused at the way his country is reacting to Vietnam. Some of the scenes in the film are very disturbing but the ones that affected me the deepest were not any battle scenes. When Ron comes home and looks at himself as a young boy in his wrestling kit was almost unbearable to watch. Also, the scene when he is drunk in the bar and comes out of his wheelchair had me turning away from the screen. This is a true epic film and the support cast and soundtrack are also superb. 5/5 easily.

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