Born on the Fourth of July (1989)

  • R
  • 12/20/1989 (US)
  • Drama, War
  • 2h 25m

A story of innocence lost and courage found.

Overview

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.

Ron Kovic

Screenplay

Oliver Stone

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Tom Cruise's headshot

Tom Cruise

Ron Kovic
Raymond J. Barry's headshot

Raymond J. Barry

Mr. Kovic
Caroline Kava's headshot

Caroline Kava

Mrs. Kovic
Holly Marie Combs's headshot

Holly Marie Combs

Jenny
Kyra Sedgwick's headshot

Kyra Sedgwick

Donna
Tom Berenger's headshot

Tom Berenger

Sergeant Hayes
Rob Camilletti's headshot

Rob Camilletti

Tommy Finnelli
Stephen Baldwin's headshot

Stephen Baldwin

Billy Vorsovich

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