Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
A story of innocence lost and courage found
Starring Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava
Directed by Oliver Stone
The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.
Runtime: 145 min.
Rating: 7.0
DVD
Languages: English,Spanish
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,War
Keywords: vietnam veteran,post traumatic stress disorder,bar,1970s,wheelchair,vietnam war,desert,drunkenness,1950s,1960s
Cast
Ron Kovic
Mr. Kovic
Mrs. Kovic
Jenny
Donna
Recruiting Gunnery Sgt. Hayes
Tommy Finnelli
Billy Vorsovich
Arzt
Hooker
Jamie Wilson
Steve Boyer
Timmy
Charlie
Tommy Kovic
Doctor
Maria Elena
Mr. Wilson
Mrs. Wilson
Suzanne Kovic
Joey Walsh
Vet - Villa Dulce
Vet - Villa Dulce
Man #1 - Arthur's Bar
Legion Commander
Vet #1 - Democratic Convention
Vet #2 - Miami Convention
Infantry Colonel
Massapequa Mom
Young Donna's Friend
News Reporter
Young Jimmy Kovic
Young Suzanne Kovic
Neighbor
Neighbor
Marine Major - Vietnam
Lieutenant - Vietnam
Martinez - Vietnam
Platoon - Vietnam
Platoon - Vietnam
Platoon - Vietnam
Platoon - Vietnam
Platoon - Vietnam
Platoon - Vietnam
Doctor - Vietnam
Chaplain - Vietnam
Marvin - VA Hospital
Willie - VA Hospital
Aide #3 - VA Hospital
Patient - VA Hospital
Patient - VA Hospital
Patient - VA Hospital
Patient - VA Hospital
Patient - VA Hospital
Nurse Washington - VA Hospital
Frankie - VA Hospital
Donna's Boyfriend - Syracuse, NY
Speaker - Syracuse, NY
Folk Singer - Syracuse, NY
Student Organizer - Syracuse, NY
Man #2 - Arthur's Bar
Man #3 - Arthur's Bar
Friend #1 - Arthur's Bar
Barmaid - Arthur's Bar
Vet - Villa Dulce
Vet - Villa Dulce
Young Tommy
Charlie's Hooker - Villa Dulce
Madame - Villa Dulce
Bartender - Villa Dulce
Undercover Vet - Miami Convention
Paraplegic #2 - Miami Convention
Paraplegic #3 - Miami Convention
Secret Service Agent - Miami Convention
Agent #2 - Miami Convention
Vet #1 - Miami Convention
Vet #3 - Miami Convention
Fat Republican - Miami Convention
Democratic Delegate - Democratic Convention
Reporter #1 - Democratic Conventon
Reporter #2 - Democratic Conventon
Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair
Official #2 - Democratic Convention
Passerby #1 - Democratic Convention
Passerby #2 - Democratic Convention
Passerby #4 - Democratic Convention
Vet #2 - Democratic Convention
Democratic Conventioner (uncredited)
Marine Recruiter (uncredited)
Parade Veteran (uncredited)
Protesting War Widow (uncredited)
Soldier (uncredited)
(uncredited)
Veteran (uncredited)
Agent #1 - Miami Convention
Corpsman - Vietnam
Marine Officer
Young Donna