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  2. Mar 24, 2023 · Yes, ‘Born on the Fourth of July’ is a true story. This 1989 biographical film is based on the eponymous 1976 autobiography of the real-life Ron Kovic, adapted to the screen by Kovic and Stone.

  3. Born on the Fourth of July is a 1989 American epic biographical anti-war drama film that is based on the 1976 autobiography of Ron Kovic. Directed by Oliver Stone, and written by Stone and Kovic, it stars Tom Hanks, Kyra Sedgwick, Raymond J. Barry, Jerry Levine, Frank Whaley, and Willem Dafoe.

  4. Oct 5, 2023 · Q: Is “Born on the Fourth of July” based on a true story? A: Yes, the movie is based on the autobiography of Ron Kovic, a Vietnam War veteran who was paralyzed in combat. Q: Who directed “Born on the Fourth of July”? A: Oliver Stone directed the film, known for his poignant and politically-charged storytelling. Q: When was the movie ...

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ron_KovicRon Kovic - Wikipedia

    Ronald Lawrence Kovic (born July 4, 1946) [1] is an American anti-war activist, author, and United States Marine Corps sergeant who was wounded and paralyzed in the Vietnam War.

  6. Apr 2, 2014 · Vietnam War veteran and anti-war activist Ron Kovic wrote the autobiography 'Born on the Fourth of July,' the basis of the Oliver Stone film starring Tom Cruise.

  7. Born on the Fourth of July, published in 1976, is the best-selling autobiography by Ron Kovic, a paralyzed Vietnam War veteran who became an anti-war activist.

  8. Jan 22, 2024 · Tom Cruise's 1989 anti-war movie Born on the Fourth of July gets an impressive score from historian Bill Allison. Based on Ron Kovic's biography of the same name, the film depicts his life and Marine experience, exploring how he became paralyzed in the Vietnam War and eventually turned his focus towards activism.