Born on the Fourth of July
Movie
1989
R
2 HOURS 24 MINS
Docudrama
Ron Kovic joins the Marines, goes to Vietnam, comes home paralyzed, and turns activist.
Cast & Crew
Tom Cruise Ron Kovic
Willem Dafoe Charlie (Villa Dulce)
Kyra Sedgwick Donna (Ron's girlfriend)
Raymond J. Barry Mr. Kovic
Caroline Kava Mrs. Kovic
Bryan Larkin Young Ron
Jerry Levine Steve Boyer
Josh Evans Tommy Kovic
Jamie Talisman Jimmy Kovic
Anne Bobby Suzanne Kovic
Frank Whaley Timmy
John Getz Marine Major - Vietnam
David Warshofsky Lieutenant - Vietnam
Corkey Ford Marvin - VA Hospital
Rocky Carroll Willie - VA Hospital
Tony Frank Mr. Wilson - Georgia
Jayne Haynes Mrs. Wilson - Georgia
Cordelia Gonzalez Maria Elena, Hooker- Villa Dulce
Oliver Stone Director
Oliver Stone Screenwriter
Ron Kovic Screenwriter
A. Kitman Ho Producer
Oliver Stone Producer
Robert Richardson Cinematography
David Brenner Film Editing
Joe Hutshing Film Editing
John Williams Original Music
Bruno Rubeo Production Design
Richard L. Johnson Art Direction
Victor Kempster Art Direction
Derek R. Hill Set Decoration
Judy Ruskin Costume Design
Billy Hopkins Casting
Risa Bramon Casting
Stephen Lim First Assistant Director
Stephen J. Lima First Assistant Director
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