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Born on the Fourth of July

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Wednesday, December 20 1989
34 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Tom CruiseTom Cruise
Tom Cruise was
27 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Ron Kovic'.
Tue, Jul 03 1962
Portrait of Raymond J. BarryRaymond J. Barry
Raymond J. Barry was
50 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Mr. Kovic'.
Tue, Mar 14 1939
Portrait of Caroline KavaCaroline Kava
Caroline Kava was
40 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Mrs. Kovic'.
Sun, Sep 25 1949
Portrait of Holly Marie CombsHolly Marie Combs
Holly Marie Combs was
16 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Jenny'.
Mon, Dec 03 1973
Portrait of Kyra SedgwickKyra Sedgwick
Kyra Sedgwick was
24 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Donna'.
Thu, Aug 19 1965
Portrait of Tom BerengerTom Berenger
Tom Berenger was
40 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Recruiting Gunnery Sgt. Hayes'.
Tue, May 31 1949
Portrait of Rob CamillettiRob Camilletti
Rob Camilletti was
25 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Tommy Finnelli'.
Sat, Aug 01 1964
Portrait of Stephen BaldwinStephen Baldwin
Stephen Baldwin was
23 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Billy Vorsovich'.
Thu, May 12 1966
Portrait of Mark MosesMark Moses
Mark Moses was
31 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Arzt'.
Tue, Feb 25 1958
Portrait of Vivica A. FoxVivica A. Fox
Vivica A. Fox was
25 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Hooker'.
Thu, Jul 30 1964
Portrait of Lili TaylorLili Taylor
Lili Taylor was
22 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Jamie Wilson'.
Mon, Feb 20 1967
Portrait of Jerry LevineJerry Levine
Jerry Levine was
32 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Steve Boyer'.
Tue, Mar 12 1957
Portrait of Frank WhaleyFrank Whaley
Frank Whaley was
26 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Timmy'.
Sat, Jul 20 1963
Portrait of Willem DafoeWillem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe was
34 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Charlie'.
Fri, Jul 22 1955
Portrait of Josh EvansJosh Evans
Josh Evans was
18 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Tommy Kovic'.
Sat, Jan 16 1971
Portrait of Bob GuntonBob Gunton
Bob Gunton was
44 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Doctor'.
Thu, Nov 15 1945
Portrait of Cordelia GonzálezCordelia González
Cordelia González was
32 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Maria Elena'.
Sun, Aug 11 1957
Portrait of Tony FrankTony Frank
Tony Frank was
46 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Mr. Wilson'.
Thu, Dec 09 1943 –
Tue, Apr 18 2000
Portrait of Jayne HaynesJayne Haynes
Jayne Haynes was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Mrs. Wilson'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anne BobbyAnne Bobby
Anne Bobby was
22 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Suzanne Kovic'.
Tue, Dec 12 1967
Portrait of Richard PanebiancoRichard Panebianco
Richard Panebianco was
18 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Joey Walsh'.
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Portrait of Tom SizemoreTom Sizemore
Tom Sizemore was
28 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Vet - Villa Dulce'.
Wed, Nov 29 1961 –
Fri, Mar 03 2023
Portrait of Michael WincottMichael Wincott
Michael Wincott was
31 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Vet - Villa Dulce'.
Tue, Jan 21 1958
Portrait of Mike StarrMike Starr
Mike Starr was
39 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Man #1 - Arthur's Bar'.
Sat, Jul 29 1950
Portrait of Ed LauterEd Lauter
Ed Lauter was
51 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Legion Commander'.
Sun, Oct 30 1938 –
Wed, Oct 16 2013
Portrait of Daniel BaldwinDaniel Baldwin
Daniel Baldwin was
29 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Vet #1 - Democratic Convention'.
Wed, Oct 05 1960
Portrait of Brian TarantinaBrian Tarantina
Brian Tarantina was
30 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Vet #2 - Miami Convention'.
Fri, Mar 27 1959 –
Sat, Nov 02 2019
Portrait of Dale DyeDale Dye
Dale Dye was
45 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Infantry Colonel'.
Sun, Oct 08 1944
Portrait of Norma MooreNorma Moore
Norma Moore was
54 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Massapequa Mom'.
Tue, Jan 01 1935
Portrait of Stacey MoseleyStacey Moseley
Stacey Moseley was
13 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Young Donna's Friend'.
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Portrait of Oliver StoneOliver Stone
Oliver Stone was
43 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'News Reporter'.
Sun, Sep 15 1946
Portrait of Sean StoneSean Stone
Sean Stone was
4 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Young Jimmy Kovic'.
Sat, Dec 29 1984
Portrait of Jenna von OyJenna von Oy
Jenna von Oy was
12 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Young Suzanne Kovic'.
Mon, May 02 1977
Portrait of Ellen PasternackEllen Pasternack
Ellen Pasternack was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Neighbor'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joy ZapataJoy Zapata
Joy Zapata was
38 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Neighbor'.
Mon, Jan 01 1951
Portrait of John GetzJohn Getz
John Getz was
43 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Marine Major - Vietnam'.
Tue, Oct 15 1946
Portrait of David WarshofskyDavid Warshofsky
David Warshofsky was
28 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Lieutenant - Vietnam'.
Thu, Feb 23 1961
Portrait of Jason GedrickJason Gedrick
Jason Gedrick was
24 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Martinez - Vietnam'.
Sun, Feb 07 1965
Portrait of Bill AllenBill Allen
Bill Allen was
27 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Platoon - Vietnam'.
Wed, Nov 07 1962
Portrait of William BaldwinWilliam Baldwin
William Baldwin was
26 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Platoon - Vietnam'.
Thu, Feb 21 1963
Portrait of Claude BrooksClaude Brooks
Claude Brooks was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Platoon - Vietnam'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James Le GrosJames Le Gros
James Le Gros was
27 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Platoon - Vietnam'.
Fri, Apr 27 1962
Portrait of William MapotherWilliam Mapother
William Mapother was
24 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Platoon - Vietnam'.
Sat, Apr 17 1965
Portrait of Byron MinnsByron Minns
Byron Minns was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Platoon - Vietnam'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Markus FlanaganMarkus Flanagan
Markus Flanagan was
25 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Doctor - Vietnam'.
Thu, Aug 20 1964
Portrait of R. D. CallR. D. Call
R. D. Call was
39 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Chaplain - Vietnam'.
Thu, Feb 16 1950 –
Thu, Feb 27 2020
Portrait of Corkey FordCorkey Ford
Corkey Ford was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Marvin - VA Hospital'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rocky CarrollRocky Carroll
Rocky Carroll was
26 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Willie - VA Hospital'.
Mon, Jul 08 1963
Portrait of Chris PedersenChris Pedersen
Chris Pedersen was
26 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Aide #3 - VA Hospital'.
Wed, May 22 1963
Portrait of David HermanDavid Herman
David Herman was
22 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Patient - VA Hospital'.
Mon, Feb 20 1967
Portrait of Bruce MacVittieBruce MacVittie
Bruce MacVittie was
33 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Patient - VA Hospital'.
Sun, Oct 14 1956 –
Sat, May 07 2022
Portrait of Damien LeakeDamien Leake
Damien Leake was
37 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Patient - VA Hospital'.
Tue, Aug 12 1952
Portrait of David NeidorfDavid Neidorf
David Neidorf was
27 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Patient - VA Hospital'.
Sat, Nov 24 1962
Portrait of Paul SanchezPaul Sanchez
Paul Sanchez was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Patient - VA Hospital'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Billie NealBillie Neal
Billie Neal was
34 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Nurse Washington - VA Hospital'.
Thu, Dec 15 1955 –
Mon, Dec 27 1999
Portrait of Richard PoeRichard Poe
Richard Poe was
43 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Frankie - VA Hospital'.
Fri, Jan 25 1946
Portrait of Jake WeberJake Weber
Jake Weber was
25 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Donna's Boyfriend - Syracuse, NY'.
Thu, Mar 19 1964
Portrait of Reg E. CatheyReg E. Cathey
Reg E. Cathey was
31 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Speaker - Syracuse, NY'.
Mon, Aug 18 1958 –
Fri, Feb 09 2018
Portrait of Edie BrickellEdie Brickell
Edie Brickell was
23 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Folk Singer - Syracuse, NY'.
Thu, Mar 10 1966
Portrait of Joseph P. ReidyJoseph P. Reidy
Joseph P. Reidy was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Student Organizer - Syracuse, NY'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Beau StarrBeau Starr
Beau Starr was
45 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Man #2 - Arthur's Bar'.
Fri, Sep 01 1944
Portrait of Rick MastersRick Masters
Rick Masters was
20 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Man #3 - Arthur's Bar'.
Sun, Feb 23 1969
Portrait of John Del RegnoJohn Del Regno
John Del Regno was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Friend #1 - Arthur's Bar'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Melinda RennaMelinda Renna
Melinda Renna was
37 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Barmaid - Arthur's Bar'.
Fri, Feb 01 1952
Portrait of Andrew LauerAndrew Lauer
Andrew Lauer was
24 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Vet - Villa Dulce'.
Sat, Jun 19 1965
Portrait of Ivan KaneIvan Kane
Ivan Kane was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Vet - Villa Dulce'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of J.R. NuttJ.R. Nutt
J.R. Nutt was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Young Tommy'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Begonya PlazaBegonya Plaza
Begonya Plaza was
23 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Charlie's Hooker - Villa Dulce'.
Tue, Jul 12 1966
Portrait of Edith DiazEdith Diaz
Edith Diaz was
40 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Madame - Villa Dulce'.
Sun, Oct 23 1949 –
Sat, Dec 19 2009
Portrait of Anthony PenaAnthony Pena
Anthony Pena was
42 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Bartender - Villa Dulce'.
Tue, Feb 18 1947
Portrait of Peter CrombiePeter Crombie
Peter Crombie was
37 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Undercover Vet - Miami Convention'.
Thu, Jun 26 1952 –
Thu, Jan 11 2024
Portrait of Ken OsborneKen Osborne
Ken Osborne was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Paraplegic #2 - Miami Convention'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alan ToyAlan Toy
Alan Toy was
39 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Paraplegic #3 - Miami Convention'.
Wed, May 24 1950
Portrait of Chuck PfeifferChuck Pfeiffer
Chuck Pfeiffer was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Secret Service Agent - Miami Convention'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William WallaceWilliam Wallace
William Wallace was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Agent #2 - Miami Convention'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eagle-Eye CherryEagle-Eye Cherry
Eagle-Eye Cherry was
21 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Vet #1 - Miami Convention'.
Tue, May 07 1968
Portrait of Frank CavestaniFrank Cavestani
Frank Cavestani was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Vet #3 - Miami Convention'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John William GaltJohn William Galt
John William Galt was
49 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Fat Republican - Miami Convention'.
Thu, Apr 04 1940 –
Sat, Jan 29 2022
Portrait of Jack McGeeJack McGee
Jack McGee was
40 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Democratic Delegate - Democratic Convention'.
Wed, Feb 02 1949
Portrait of Jodi LongJodi Long
Jodi Long was
35 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Reporter #1 - Democratic Conventon'.
Thu, Jan 07 1954
Portrait of Michelle HurstMichelle Hurst
Michelle Hurst was
36 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Reporter #2 - Democratic Conventon'.
Mon, Jun 01 1953
Portrait of John C. McGinleyJohn C. McGinley
John C. McGinley was
30 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair'.
Mon, Aug 03 1959
Portrait of Wayne KnightWayne Knight
Wayne Knight was
34 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Official #2 - Democratic Convention'.
Sun, Aug 07 1955
Portrait of Elizabeth HoffmanElizabeth Hoffman
Elizabeth Hoffman was
62 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Passerby #1 - Democratic Convention'.
Tue, Feb 08 1927
Portrait of Lucinda JenneyLucinda Jenney
Lucinda Jenney was
35 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Passerby #2 - Democratic Convention'.
Fri, Apr 23 1954
Portrait of Annie McEnroeAnnie McEnroe
Annie McEnroe was
33 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Passerby #4 - Democratic Convention'.
Sun, Jan 01 1956
Portrait of Réal AndrewsRéal Andrews
Réal Andrews was
26 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Vet #2 - Democratic Convention'.
Thu, Jan 31 1963
Portrait of Theresa BellTheresa Bell
Theresa Bell was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Democratic Conventioner (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dean DentonDean Denton
Dean Denton was
27 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Marine Recruiter (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 10 1962
Portrait of Ron KovicRon Kovic
Ron Kovic was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Parade Veteran (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Delia SheppardDelia Sheppard
Delia Sheppard was
29 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Protesting War Widow (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 29 1960
Portrait of Nick NicholsonNick Nicholson
Nick Nicholson was
37 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.
Sat, Apr 19 1952 –
Wed, Aug 11 2010
Portrait of Henry StrzalkowskiHenry Strzalkowski
Henry Strzalkowski was
35 in Born on the Fourth of July
as '(uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 30 1954
Portrait of Norman D. WilsonNorman D. Wilson
Norman D. Wilson was
51 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Veteran (uncredited)'.
Tue, Oct 04 1938 –
Thu, Dec 09 2004
Portrait of Frank GirardeauFrank Girardeau
Frank Girardeau was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Agent #1 - Miami Convention'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Donald WilsonDonald Wilson
Donald Wilson was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Corpsman - Vietnam'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Craig T. NelsonCraig T. Nelson
Craig T. Nelson was
45 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Marine Officer'.
Tue, Apr 04 1944
Portrait of Jessica PrunellJessica Prunell
Jessica Prunell was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Young Donna'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael GuessMichael Guess
Michael Guess was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Platoon'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ben WrightBen Wright
Ben Wright was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Platoon'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gale MayronGale Mayron
Gale Mayron was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Friend #2'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bryan LarkinBryan Larkin
Bryan Larkin was
10 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'young Ron'.
Fri, Mar 02 1979
Portrait of Seth AllenSeth Allen
Seth Allen was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Young Tommy'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Erika GeminderErika Geminder
Erika Geminder was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Young Patty'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Samantha LarkinSamantha Larkin
Samantha Larkin was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Patty Kovic'.
Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Oliver StoneOliver Stone
Director, Screenplay, Producer
Oliver Stone was
43 in Born on the Fourth of July
Sun, Sep 15 1946
Portrait of Robert RichardsonRobert Richardson
Director of Photography
Robert Richardson was
34 in Born on the Fourth of July
Sat, Aug 27 1955
Portrait of Joseph P. ReidyJoseph P. Reidy
Producer, First Assistant Director
Joseph P. Reidy was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stephen LimStephen Lim
Assistant Director
Stephen Lim was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ron KovicRon Kovic
Author, Screenplay
Ron Kovic was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Clayton TownsendClayton Townsend
Producer, Production Manager
Clayton Townsend was
28 in Born on the Fourth of July
Thu, Feb 09 1961
Portrait of A. Kitman HoA. Kitman Ho
Producer
A. Kitman Ho was
39 in Born on the Fourth of July
Sun, Jan 01 1950
Portrait of Lope V. Juban Jr.Lope V. Juban Jr.
Producer
Lope V. Juban Jr. was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David BrennerDavid Brenner
Editor
David Brenner was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
Unknown Birthday –
Thu, Feb 17 2022
Portrait of Joe HutshingJoe Hutshing
Editor
Joe Hutshing was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Scott Martin GershinScott Martin Gershin
Sound Effects Editor
Scott Martin Gershin was
29 in Born on the Fourth of July
Mon, Nov 07 1960
Portrait of John WilliamsJohn Williams
Original Music Composer
John Williams was
57 in Born on the Fourth of July
Mon, Feb 08 1932
Portrait of Billy HopkinsBilly Hopkins
Casting
Billy Hopkins was
31 in Born on the Fourth of July
Wed, Jun 25 1958
Portrait of Jane BartelmeJane Bartelme
Production Supervisor
Jane Bartelme was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jimmy WebbJimmy Webb
Additional Soundtrack
Jimmy Webb was
43 in Born on the Fourth of July
Thu, Aug 15 1946
Portrait of Chris BrighamChris Brigham
Production Supervisor
Chris Brigham was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Derek R. HillDerek R. Hill
Set Decoration
Derek R. Hill was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joey RomeroJoey Romero
Production Manager
Joey Romero was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jean Ann BlackJean Ann Black
Makeup Artist
Jean Ann Black was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Risa Bramon GarciaRisa Bramon Garcia
Casting
Risa Bramon Garcia was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard L. JohnsonRichard L. Johnson
Art Direction
Richard L. Johnson was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anastas N. MichosAnastas N. Michos
Steadicam Operator
Anastas N. Michos was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Judy L. RuskinJudy L. Ruskin
Costume Design
Judy L. Ruskin was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bruno RubeoBruno Rubeo
Production Design
Bruno Rubeo was
43 in Born on the Fourth of July
Sat, Oct 26 1946 –
Thu, Nov 03 2011
Portrait of Robert DawsonRobert Dawson
Visual Effects, Title Graphics
Robert Dawson was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Victor KempsterVictor Kempster
Art Direction
Victor Kempster was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Martha Marek BeresfordMartha Marek Beresford
Hairstylist
Martha Marek Beresford was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dion HatchDion Hatch
Visual Effects
Dion Hatch was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gil ArceoGil Arceo
Stunt Coordinator
Gil Arceo was
>> in Born on the Fourth of July
Unknown Birthday