Born on the Fourth of July

Oliver Stone
1989-12-20

A story of innocence lost and courage found.
7
145 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Tom Cruise Ron Kovic Calvin and Nobbs
Raymond J. Barry Mr. Kovic Unowned
Caroline Kava Mrs. Kovic Unowned
Holly Marie Combs Jenny Unowned
Kyra Sedgwick Donna Unowned
Tom Berenger Recruiting Gunnery Sgt. Hayes Unowned
Rob Camilletti Tommy Finnelli Unowned
Stephen Baldwin Billy Vorsovich Unowned
Mark Moses Arzt Unowned
Vivica A. Fox Hooker Unowned
Lili Taylor Jamie Wilson Unowned
Jerry Levine Steve Boyer Unowned
Frank Whaley Timmy Unowned
Willem Dafoe Charlie Goutbreak
Josh Evans Tommy Kovic Unowned
Bob Gunton Doctor Unowned
Cordelia González Maria Elena Unowned
Tony Frank Mr. Wilson Unowned
Jayne Haynes Mrs. Wilson Unowned
Anne Bobby Suzanne Kovic Unowned
Richard Panebianco Joey Walsh Unowned
Tom Sizemore Vet - Villa Dulce Unowned
Michael Wincott Vet - Villa Dulce Unowned
Mike Starr Man #1 - Arthur's Bar Unowned
Ed Lauter Legion Commander Unowned
Daniel Baldwin Vet #1 - Democratic Convention Unowned
Brian Tarantina Vet #2 - Miami Convention Unowned
Dale Dye Infantry Colonel Unowned
Norma Moore Massapequa Mom Unowned
Stacey Moseley Young Donna's Friend Unowned
Oliver Stone News Reporter Unowned
Sean Stone Young Jimmy Kovic Unowned
Jenna von Oy Young Suzanne Kovic Unowned
Ellen Pasternack Neighbor Unowned
Joy Zapata Neighbor Unowned
John Getz Marine Major - Vietnam Unowned
David Warshofsky Lieutenant - Vietnam Unowned
Jason Gedrick Martinez - Vietnam Unowned
Bill Allen Platoon - Vietnam Unowned
William Baldwin Platoon - Vietnam Unowned
Claude Brooks Platoon - Vietnam Unowned
James Le Gros Platoon - Vietnam Unowned
William Mapother Platoon - Vietnam Unowned
Byron Minns Platoon - Vietnam Unowned
Markus Flanagan Doctor - Vietnam Unowned
R. D. Call Chaplain - Vietnam Unowned
Corkey Ford Marvin - VA Hospital Unowned
Rocky Carroll Willie - VA Hospital Unowned
Chris Pedersen Aide #3 - VA Hospital Unowned
David Herman Patient - VA Hospital Unowned
Bruce MacVittie Patient - VA Hospital Unowned
Damien Leake Patient - VA Hospital Unowned
David Neidorf Patient - VA Hospital Unowned
Paul Sanchez Patient - VA Hospital Unowned
Billie Neal Nurse Washington - VA Hospital Unowned
Richard Poe Frankie - VA Hospital Unowned
Jake Weber Donna's Boyfriend - Syracuse, NY Unowned
Reg E. Cathey Speaker - Syracuse, NY Unowned
Edie Brickell Folk Singer - Syracuse, NY Unowned
Joseph P. Reidy Student Organizer - Syracuse, NY Unowned
Beau Starr Man #2 - Arthur's Bar Unowned
Rick Masters Man #3 - Arthur's Bar Unowned
John Del Regno Friend #1 - Arthur's Bar Unowned
Melinda Renna Barmaid - Arthur's Bar Unowned
Andrew Lauer Vet - Villa Dulce Unowned
Ivan Kane Vet - Villa Dulce Unowned
J.R. Nutt Young Tommy Unowned
Begonya Plaza Charlie's Hooker - Villa Dulce Unowned
Edith Diaz Madame - Villa Dulce Unowned
Anthony Pena Bartender - Villa Dulce Unowned
Peter Crombie Undercover Vet - Miami Convention Unowned
Ken Osborne Paraplegic #2 - Miami Convention Unowned
Alan Toy Paraplegic #3 - Miami Convention Unowned
Chuck Pfeiffer Secret Service Agent - Miami Convention Unowned
William Wallace Agent #2 - Miami Convention Unowned
Eagle-Eye Cherry Vet #1 - Miami Convention Unowned
Frank Cavestani Vet #3 - Miami Convention Unowned
John William Galt Fat Republican - Miami Convention Unowned
Jack McGee Democratic Delegate - Democratic Convention Unowned
Jodi Long Reporter #1 - Democratic Conventon Unowned
Michelle Hurst Reporter #2 - Democratic Conventon Unowned
John C. McGinley Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair Unowned
Wayne Knight Official #2 - Democratic Convention Unowned
Elizabeth Hoffman Passerby #1 - Democratic Convention Unowned
Lucinda Jenney Passerby #2 - Democratic Convention Unowned
Annie McEnroe Passerby #4 - Democratic Convention Unowned
Réal Andrews Vet #2 - Democratic Convention Unowned
Theresa Bell Democratic Conventioner (uncredited) Unowned
Dean Denton Marine Recruiter (uncredited) Unowned
Ron Kovic Parade Veteran (uncredited) Unowned
Delia Sheppard Protesting War Widow (uncredited) Unowned
Nick Nicholson Soldier (uncredited) Unowned
Henry Strzalkowski (uncredited) Unowned
Norman D. Wilson Veteran (uncredited) Unowned
Frank Girardeau Agent #1 - Miami Convention Unowned
Donald Wilson Corpsman - Vietnam Unowned
Craig T. Nelson Marine Officer Unowned
Jessica Prunell Young Donna Unowned
Michael Guess Platoon Unowned
Ben Wright Platoon Unowned
Gale Mayron Friend #2 Unowned
Bryan Larkin young Ron Unowned
Seth Allen Young Tommy Unowned
Erika Geminder Young Patty Unowned
Samantha Larkin Patty Kovic Unowned
Lori Randolph Girl at the Parade (uncredited) Unowned