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A story of innocence lost and courage found. - Born on the Fourth of July
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Title: Born on the Fourth of July

Release Date: 20 Dec 1989

Runtime: 2h 25m

Genre: Drama, War

Director: Universal Pictures, Ixtlan

Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Ixtlan

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.

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Average Vote: 7.011 (1703 votes)

Cast

  • Ron Kovic: Tom Cruise
  • Mr. Kovic: Raymond J. Barry
  • Mrs. Kovic: Caroline Kava
  • Jenny: Holly Marie Combs
  • Donna: Kyra Sedgwick
  • Recruiting Gunnery Sgt. Hayes: Tom Berenger
  • Tommy Finnelli: Rob Camilletti
  • Billy Vorsovich: Stephen Baldwin
  • Arzt: Mark Moses
  • Hooker: Vivica A. Fox
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