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Born on the Fourth of July
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Born on the Fourth of July

1989-12-20 · 145 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · War

Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, Ron Kovic becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.

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Directors
Oliver Stone
Production companies
Universal Pictures, A. Kitman Ho Productions, Ixtlan Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 14,000,000
Revenue
USD 161,001,698

Top Cast

Tom CruiseTom CruiseRon Kovic
Raymond J. BarryRaymond J. BarryMr. Kovic
Caroline KavaCaroline KavaMrs. Kovic
Kyra SedgwickKyra SedgwickDonna
Willem DafoeWillem DafoeCharlie
Jerry LevineJerry LevineSteve Boyer
Stephen BaldwinStephen BaldwinBilly Vorsovich
Josh EvansJosh EvansTommy Kovic
Rob CamillettiRob CamillettiTommy Finnelli
Vivica A. FoxVivica A. FoxHooker
Lili TaylorLili TaylorJamie Wilson
Tony FrankTony FrankMr. Wilson
Holly Marie CombsHolly Marie CombsJenny
Tom BerengerTom BerengerSergeant Hayes
Frank WhaleyFrank WhaleyTimmy
Mark MosesMark MosesOptimistic Doctor
Bob GuntonBob GuntonDoctor #1
Cordelia GonzálezCordelia GonzálezMaria Elena
Jayne HaynesMrs. Wilson
Anne BobbyAnne BobbySuzanne Kovic

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