Born on the Fourth of July
“A true story of innocence lost and courage found.”
1989•R•2h 25m•7.0•Released
DramaWar
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.
Director
Oliver Stone
Writer
Oliver Stone, Ron Kovic
Budget
$14M
Revenue
$161M
Languages
English, Spanish
Studio
Universal Pictures
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
Production
Company
Universal Pictures
Company
A. Kitman Ho Productions
Company
Ixtlan Productions
Producer
Oliver Stone
Producer
Clayton Townsend
Producer
A. Kitman Ho
Producer
Joseph P. Reidy
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