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Born on the Fourth of July(1989)
Status: Released
Date: 1989-12-20
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1841 Votes
Time: 2h 25m
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.
Languages: English, Spanish.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $14,000,000.00
Revenue: $161,001,698.00
ProductionCompanies: 
A. Kitman Ho Productions
Movie: Born on the Fourth of July
Top 10 Billed Cast
Tom Cruise
Ron Kovic
Raymond J. Barry
Mr. Kovic
Caroline Kava
Mrs. Kovic
Kyra Sedgwick
Donna
Willem Dafoe
Charlie
Jerry Levine
Steve Boyer
Stephen Baldwin
Billy Vorsovich
Josh Evans
Tommy Kovic
Rob Camilletti
Tommy Finnelli
Vivica A. Fox
Hooker
Video Trailer Born on the Fourth of July
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Theatrical Trailer
"I Love America"
Tom Cruise Breaks Down
Tom Cruise Dances With Donna Before Leaving for Marines Boot Camp
TV Trailer
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Theatrical Trailer - Trailer
"I Love America" - Clip
Tom Cruise Breaks Down - Clip
Tom Cruise Dances With Donna Before Leaving for Marines Boot Camp - Clip
TV Trailer - Teaser
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