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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Born_on_the_Fourth_of_JulyBorn on the Fourth of July (film) - Wikipedia

    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.

  3. thecinemaholic.com › is-born-on-the-fourth-of-julyBorn on the Fourth of July: Is the 1989 Movie Based on Real ...

    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.

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  5. facts.net › movie › 48-facts-about-the-movie-born-on48 Facts About The Movie Born On The Fourth Of July

    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 ...

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Born_on_the_Fourth_of_JulyBorn on the Fourth of July - Wikipedia

    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.

  7. www.goodreads.com › book › showBorn on the Fourth of July by Ron Kovic - Goodreads

    Jan 1, 1976 · The true story that the movie was based on. Ron Kovic was the stereotypical all-American kid. He was actually born on the fourth of July, and felt especially patriotic. He enlisted in the Marine Corps for two tours in Vietnam. His second tour ended with a bullet in his spinal cord which paralyzed him from the waist down.

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  8. www.imdb.com › title › tt0096969Born on the Fourth of July (1989) - IMDb

    Born on the Fourth of July: Directed by Oliver Stone. With Tom Cruise, Bryan Larkin, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava. The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country for which he fought.

  9. www.commonsensemedia.org › movie-reviews › born-onBorn on the Fourth of July Movie Review | Common Sense Media

    Oliver Stone's BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY is based on the true story of Vietnam-veteran-turned-antiwar-activist Ron Kovic (played by Tom Cruise). Eighteen-year-old Kovic, inspired by John F. Kennedy and encouraged by his mother, a Marine recruiter, joins the United States Marines in 1964 with hopes of serving his country in Vietnam.