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Born on the Fourth of July

A true story of innocence lost and courage found.

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.

19892h 25mRDrama, War

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About Born on the Fourth of July

Directors
Oliver Stone
Cast
Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava, Kyra Sedgwick, Willem Dafoe, Jerry Levine
Genres
Drama, War
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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