Movie·1989·2h 25m
Born on the Fourth of July
A true story of innocence lost and courage found.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Ron Kovic
Producer
Oliver Stone, Clayton Townsend
Cinematography
Robert Richardson
Music
John Williams
Editor
David Brenner
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
1,889 votes
Where to watch
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Cast
Tom Cruise
Ron Kovic
Raymond J. Barry
Mr. Kovic
Caroline Kava
Mrs. Kovic
Kyra Sedgwick
Donna
Willem Dafoe
Charlie
Jerry Levine
Steve Boyer
Stephen Baldwin
Billy Vorsovich
Josh Evans
Tommy Kovic
Rob Camilletti
Tommy Finnelli
Vivica A. Fox
Hooker
Lili Taylor
Jamie Wilson
Tony Frank
Mr. Wilson
Holly Marie Combs
Jenny
Tom Berenger
Sergeant Hayes
Frank Whaley
Timmy
Mark Moses
Doctor
Bob Gunton
Doctor
Cordelia González
Maria Elena
// crew
Crew
Oliver Stone
Screenplay, Producer, Director
Clayton Townsend
Producer
David Brenner
Editor
Joe Hutshing
Editor
Robert Richardson
Director of Photography
A. Kitman Ho
Producer
Joseph P. Reidy
Producer
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Lope V. Juban Jr.
Producer
Ron Kovic
Screenplay
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