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Born on the Fourth of July(1989)
Status: Released
Date: 1989-12-20
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1703 Votes
Time: 2h 25m
A 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.
Languages: English, Spanish.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $14,000,000.00
Revenue: $161,001,698.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Ixtlan
Movie: Born on the Fourth of July
Top 10 Billed Cast
Tom Cruise
Ron Kovic
Raymond J. Barry
Mr. Kovic
Caroline Kava
Mrs. Kovic
Holly Marie Combs
Jenny
Kyra Sedgwick
Donna
Tom Berenger
Recruiting Gunnery Sgt. Hayes
Rob Camilletti
Tommy Finnelli
Stephen Baldwin
Billy Vorsovich
Mark Moses
Arzt
Vivica A. Fox
Hooker
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