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Film 1989 145 min

Born on the Fourth of July

“A true story of innocence lost and courage found.”

TMDB Rating ★ 7.0
Votes 1,873
Director Oliver Stone
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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.

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Cast & Characters

Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise

Ron Kovic
Raymond J. Barry

Raymond J. Barry

Mr. Kovic
Caroline Kava

Caroline Kava

Mrs. Kovic
Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick

Donna
Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

Charlie
Jerry Levine

Jerry Levine

Steve Boyer
Stephen Baldwin

Stephen Baldwin

Billy Vorsovich
Josh Evans

Josh Evans

Tommy Kovic
Rob Camilletti

Rob Camilletti

Tommy Finnelli
Vivica A. Fox

Vivica A. Fox

Hooker
Lili Taylor

Lili Taylor

Jamie Wilson
Tony Frank

Tony Frank

Mr. Wilson
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