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Born on the Fourth of July
1989
Oliver Stone
1989·TV-14·
United States
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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.
Cast
Tom Cruise·Caroline Kava·Bryan Larkin·Raymond J. Barry
Producers
A. Kitman Ho·Lope V. Juban Jr.·Joseph P. Reidy·Oliver Stone·Clayton Townsend
Languages
EnglishSpanishMajor Awards
4 wins · 6 nominations
Wins (4)
Best Picture
Golden Globes, USA (1990)
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Best Director
Golden Globes, USA (1990)
Best Director - Motion Picture
Oliver Stone
Academy Awards, USA (1990)
Best Director
Oliver Stone
Best Screenplay
Golden Globes, USA (1990)
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Oliver StoneRon Kovic
Nominations (6)
Best Picture
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1989)
Best Film
Academy Awards, USA (1990)
Best Picture
Oliver StoneA. Kitman Ho
Best Director
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (1989)
Best Director
Oliver Stone
Best Screenplay
BAFTA Awards (1991)
Best Screenplay - Adapted
Oliver StoneRon Kovic
Writers Guild of America, USA (1990)
Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium
Oliver StoneRon Kovic
Best Actor
Academy Awards, USA (1990)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Tom Cruise