Born on the Fourth of July (1989)

Based on the true story of Ron Kovic (Cruise, in an Oscar-nominated performance), an idealistic young American proudly enlists during the Vietnam War and returns home a paraplegic. Struggling to overcome drug-addiction and depression, he turns his life around and becomes an outspoken critic of the war.

Oliver Stone

Oliver Stone Ron Kovic

Amanda Davis Anne Bobby Bryan Larkin Caroline Kava David Warshofsky Erika Geminder Jamie Talisman Jason Gedrick Jenna von Oÿ John Getz Josh Evans Kevin Harvey Morse Michael Compotaro Oliver Stone Raymond J. Barry Ron Kovic Samantha Larkin Sean Stone Seth Allen Tom Cruise