Born on the Fourth of July

Born on the Fourth of July

1989
2h 25m
7.0

7.0/10

1,866 votes • View on IMDb

"A true 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.

Status: Released

Budget: $14,000,000

Revenue: $161,001,698

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Universal Pictures A. Kitman Ho Productions Ixtlan Productions
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English Spanish

Quick Facts

Release Date December 20, 1989
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0096969

Cast

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

Key Crew

Oliver Stone
Screenplay
Oliver Stone
Producer
Clayton Townsend
Producer
A. Kitman Ho
Producer
Joseph P. Reidy
Producer
Oliver Stone
Director
Lope V. Juban Jr.
Producer
Ron Kovic
Screenplay