Born on the Fourth of July
2Wins8NomsDirected by Oliver Stone
Synopsis
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.
Awards
62nd Academy Awards· 1990
- DirectingOliver StoneWon
- Film EditingDavid Brenner, Joe HutshingWon
- Actor in a Leading RoleTom Cruise
- Best PictureA. Kitman Ho, Oliver Stone
- CinematographyRobert Richardson
- Music (Original Score)John Williams
- SoundGregory H. Watkins, Michael Minkler, Tod A. Maitland, Wylie Stateman
- Writing (Adapted)Oliver Stone, Ron Kovic, the autobiography
Details
- Released
- 20 December 1989
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Director
- Oliver Stone
- Writers
- Oliver Stone, Ron Kovic
- Budget
- $14,000,000
- Box office
- $161,001,698
- Countries
- United States of America
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Production
- Universal Pictures, A. Kitman Ho Productions, Ixtlan Productions
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Cast
Tom CruiseNominated
Raymond J. Barry
Caroline Kava
Kyra Sedgwick
Willem Dafoe
Jerry Levine
Stephen Baldwin
Josh Evans
Rob Camilletti
Vivica A. Fox