Tom Cruise

Willem Dafoe

Michael Wincott

Ed Lauter

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.

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Born on the Fourth of July

1989

Action/ Biography/ Drama/ War

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Duration: 145 min

IMDB Rating: 7.2

Language: en

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Tom Cruise as -Ron Kovic

Willem Dafoe as -Charlie

Michael Wincott as -Vet - Villa Dulce

Ed Lauter as -Legion Commander

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