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Born on the Fourth of July

1989 2h 25m English 7.2
Action, Biography, Drama, War
Based on the true story of Ron Kovic (Cruise, in an Oscar-nominated performance), an idealistic young American proudly enlists during the Vietnam War and returns home a paraplegic. Struggling to overcome drug-addiction and depression, he turns his life around and becomes an outspoken critic of the war.

Cast

Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise
as Ron Kovic
Willem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe
as Charlie
Bob Gunton
Bob Gunton
as Doctor #1 - VA Hospital
Tom Berenger
Tom Berenger
as Recruiting Gunnery Sgt. Hayes

Screenshots

Movie screenshot
Movie screenshot
Movie screenshot

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