Born on the Fourth of July (1989)

Name: Born on the Fourth of July
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 1989
Duration: 145 min
Cast: Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava, Kyra Sedgwick, Willem Dafoe

2h 25m United States of America

Drama War

Plot

In "Born on the Fourth of July," Ron Kovic, a young Marine, returns from the Vietnam War with devastating injuries that leave him paralyzed. Struggling with feelings of betrayal by the nation he once proudly served, Kovic transforms his pain into purpose. He emerges as a powerful voice against the war, advocating for veterans' rights and human dignity. His journey reflects a profound struggle for justice and a deep commitment to fighting for those who, like him, have been marginalized and overlooked by society.

Cast

Tom Cruise Raymond J. Barry Caroline Kava Kyra Sedgwick Willem Dafoe Jerry Levine Stephen Baldwin Josh Evans Rob Camilletti Vivica A. Fox Lili Taylor Tony Frank Holly Marie Combs Tom Berenger Frank Whaley