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Born on the Fourth of July

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Drama, first of two films concerning the aftermath of war, starring Tom Cruise
Young Ron Kovic volunteers for the Vietnam War, only to be wounded in battle. Paralysed from the chest down, he returns to an America vastly different from the one he left. Widescreen.
Director Oliver Stone (1989, 18)
See Films: pp 52-57 *****
Film of the week: page 47

Contributors

Unknown:
Tom Cruise
Unknown:
Young Ron Kovic
Director:
Oliver Stone
Ron Kovic:
Tom Cruise
Donna:
Kyra Sedgwick
Mr Kovic:
Raymond J Barry
Mrs Kovic:
Caroline Kava
Charlie:
Willem Dafoe
Tommy Kovic:
Josh Evans
Recruiting sergeant:
Tom Berenger
News reporter:
Oliver Stone
Source: Radio Times

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