About Born on the Fourth of July
- Released on December 20, 1989
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.
Full Cast of Born on the Fourth of July
Rocky Carroll plays Willie - VA Hospital
Joy Zapata plays Neighbor
Bill Allen plays Platoon - Vietnam
Jodi Long plays Reporter #1 - Democratic Conventon
Craig T. Nelson plays Marine Officer
Jenna von Oy plays Young Suzanne Kovic
Lucinda Jenney plays Passerby #2 - Democratic Convention
Jerry Levine plays Steve Boyer
John Getz plays Marine Major - Vietnam
Tom Cruise plays Ron Kovic
Brian Tarantina plays Vet #2 - Miami Convention
Frank Whaley plays Timmy
Jake Weber plays Donna's Boyfriend - Syracuse, NY
Mike Starr plays Man #1 - Arthur's Bar
Ed Lauter plays Legion Commander
Raymond J. Barry plays Mr. Kovic
R. D. Call plays Chaplain - Vietnam
Jack McGee plays Democratic Delegate - Democratic Convention
David Herman plays Patient - VA Hospital
Bruce MacVittie plays Patient - VA Hospital
David Warshofsky plays Lieutenant - Vietnam
James Le Gros plays Platoon - Vietnam
Bob Gunton plays Doctor
William Mapother plays Platoon - Vietnam
Stacey Moseley plays Young Donna's Friend
Markus Flanagan plays Doctor - Vietnam
Tom Sizemore plays Vet - Villa Dulce
Willem Dafoe plays Charlie
Jason Gedrick plays Martinez - Vietnam
Crew of Born on the Fourth of July
Camera
Editing
Sound
Production
Visual Effects
- Rocky Carroll
- Joy Zapata
- Bill Allen
- Jodi Long
- Craig T. Nelson
- Jenna von Oy
- Lucinda Jenney
- Jerry Levine
- John Getz
- Tom Cruise
- Brian Tarantina
- Frank Whaley
- Jake Weber
- Mike Starr
- Ed Lauter
- Raymond J. Barry
- R. D. Call
- Jack McGee
- David Herman
- Bruce MacVittie
- David Warshofsky
- James Le Gros
- Bob Gunton
- William Mapother
- Stacey Moseley
- Markus Flanagan
- Tom Sizemore
- Willem Dafoe
- Jason Gedrick