vietnam war,vietnam veteran,post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd),1970s,wheelchair,biography,based on true story,based on memoir or autobiography,desert,fourth of july,anti war,drunkenness,1950s,1960s

Born on the Fourth of July (1989)

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A true story of innocence lost and courage found.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Oliver Stone
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    Ron Kovic Tom Cruise
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    Mr. Kovic Raymond J. Barry
  • Profile picture of Caroline Kava
    Mrs. Kovic Caroline Kava
  • Profile picture of Holly Marie Combs
    Jenny Holly Marie Combs
  • Profile picture of Kyra Sedgwick
    Donna Kyra Sedgwick
  • Profile picture of Tom Berenger
    Sergeant Hayes Tom Berenger
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    Tommy Finnelli Rob Camilletti
  • Profile picture of Stephen Baldwin
    Billy Vorsovich Stephen Baldwin

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Keywords

  • vietnam war
  • vietnam veteran
  • post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
  • 1970s
  • wheelchair
  • biography
  • based on true story
  • based on memoir or autobiography
  • desert
  • fourth of july
  • anti war
  • drunkenness
  • 1950s
  • 1960s