Born on the Fourth of July
~A true story of innocence lost and courage found.
Overview
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.
Genres
- Drama
- War
General Information
Release Date: 1989-12-20
Budget: $14000000
Revenue: $161001698
Runtime: 145 min
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