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Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
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Ratings: 7.1/10 from 44,024 users
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Reviews: 154 user | 54 critic | 16 from Metacritic.com 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 he fought for. Director:Oliver Stone |
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Josh Evans | ... |
Tommy Kovic
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Jamie Talisman | ... |
Jimmy Kovic
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Anne Bobby | ... |
Suzanne Kovic
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Samantha Larkin | ... |
Patty Kovic
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| Frank Whaley | ... |
Timmy
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Steve Boyer
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Richard Panebianco | ... |
Joey Walsh
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Rob Camilletti | ... |
Tommy Finnelli
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Billy Vorsovich
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Michael McTighe | ... |
Danny Fantozzi
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Richard Haus | ... |
Recruiting Sgt. Bowers
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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 he fought for. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
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A story of innocence lost and courage found.Parents Guide:
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Nacido el cuatro de julio See more »Box Office
Budget:
$14,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$70,001,698 (USA)Company Credits
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Ron Kovic: Well, doctor...
Doctor: Hmm?
Ron Kovic: Doctor, will I ever be able to - to have children?
Doctor: No.
[pause]
Doctor: No, but we have a good psychologist. He's helped a lot of people.
Ron Kovic: I'll walk again.
Doctor: No you won't...
Ron Kovic: No, I know I'll walk again!
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Cameo: [Ron Kovic] WWII veteran in the parade at the beginning. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: A 1957 Chevrolet convertible (released in the fall of 1956) is used in the 1956 Fourth of July parade. See more »Quotes
Doctor: We want to make one thing very clear to you, Ron. The possibility of your ever walking again is minimal... almost impossible. You're a T6 - paralyzed from the mid-chest down. Probably... you'll be in a wheelchair for the rest of your life. (pause) Do you understand what I'm saying?Ron Kovic: Well, doctor...
Doctor: Hmm?
Ron Kovic: Doctor, will I ever be able to - to have children?
Doctor: No.
[pause]
Doctor: No, but we have a good psychologist. He's helped a lot of people.
Ron Kovic: I'll walk again.
Doctor: No you won't...
Ron Kovic: No, I know I'll walk again!
[...]
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