Born on the Fourth of July
The gut-wrenching true story of Ron Kovic, a Vietnam vet who was left paralyzed by a sniper's bullet in battle and returned home to eventually become an outspoken opponent of the war, is fueled by a knockout performance by Tom Cruise as Kovic and Oscar-winning direction from Oliver Stone. Co-stars Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava, Willem Dafoe, and Tom Berenger.
Year: 1989
Genre: War and Anti-War Films, True Stories, Disabilities, Golden Globe - Drama
Country: USA
Director: Oliver Stone
Starring: Raymond J Barry, Tom Berenger, Tom Cruise, Willem Dafoe, Caroline Kava
Duration: 138 Minutes
Rating: M
7.2/10
Location in store: War
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