Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $14,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $161,001,698.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 19.997 |
Directed By
Oliver Stone
Crew
Robert Richardson
David Brenner
Bruno Rubeo
Ron Kovic
Joseph P. Reidy
Ron Kovic
Oliver Stone
Oliver Stone
Clayton Townsend
John Williams
Joe Hutshing
A. Kitman Ho
Oliver Stone
Lope V. Juban Jr.
Clayton Townsend
Billy Hopkins
Judy L. Ruskin
Chris Brigham
Jane Bartelme
Gil Arceo
Jean Ann Black
Martha Marek Beresford
Richard L. Johnson
Derek R. Hill
Joey Romero
Risa Bramon Garcia
Victor Kempster
Scott Martin Gershin
Stephen Lim
Anastas N. Michos
Robert Dawson
Dion Hatch
Robert Dawson
Jimmy Webb
Joseph P. Reidy
TOP 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
Lili Taylor
Jamie Wilson
Jerry Levine
Steve Boyer
Frank Whaley
Timmy
Willem Dafoe
Charlie
Josh Evans
Tommy Kovic
Bob Gunton
Doctor
Cordelia González
Maria Elena
Tony Frank
Mr. Wilson
Jayne Haynes
Mrs. Wilson
Anne Bobby
Suzanne Kovic
Richard Panebianco
Joey Walsh
Tom Sizemore
Vet - Villa Dulce
Michael Wincott
Vet - Villa Dulce
Mike Starr
Man #1 - Arthur's Bar
Ed Lauter
Legion Commander
Daniel Baldwin
Vet #1 - Democratic Convention
Brian Tarantina
Vet #2 - Miami Convention
Dale Dye
Infantry Colonel
Norma Moore
Massapequa Mom
Stacey Moseley
Young Donna's Friend
Oliver Stone
News Reporter
Sean Stone
Young Jimmy Kovic
Jenna von Oy
Young Suzanne Kovic
Ellen Pasternack
Neighbor
Joy Zapata
Neighbor
John Getz
Marine Major - Vietnam
David Warshofsky
Lieutenant - Vietnam
Jason Gedrick
Martinez - Vietnam
Bill Allen
Platoon - Vietnam
William Baldwin
Platoon - Vietnam
Claude Brooks
Platoon - Vietnam
James Le Gros
Platoon - Vietnam
William Mapother
Platoon - Vietnam
Byron Minns
Platoon - Vietnam
Markus Flanagan
Doctor - Vietnam
R. D. Call
Chaplain - Vietnam
Corkey Ford
Marvin - VA Hospital
Rocky Carroll
Willie - VA Hospital
Chris Pedersen
Aide #3 - VA Hospital
David Herman
Patient - VA Hospital
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