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Born on the Fourth of July
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And frankly this is not the greatest story in the world; it?s not even that unique. A boy is really enthusiastic about the war, and comes home paralyzed; it happened to a lot of people. Which is not to say I don?t feel for the guy, without a doubt his situation sucks. But that does not mean that he should vent all his rage, frustration and pent up feelings in a 200 page novel. If you want to expose the horror of war, or the mistreatment of veterans, feel free, but that is not what this novel is,...
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Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
The second of three films by co-writer/director Oliver Stone to explore the effects of the Vietnam War ( Platoon and Heaven and Earth are the others), Born On The Fourth Of July tells the true story of Ron Kovic ( Tom Cruise ), a patriotic, All-American small town athlete who shocks his family by enlisting with the Marines to fight in the Vietnam War. Once he is overseas, however, Kovic's gung-ho enthusiasm turns to horror and confusion when he accidentally kills one of his own men in a firefight...
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Synopsis: The second of three films by co-writer/director Oliver Stone to explore the effects of the Vietnam War (Platoon and Heaven and Earth are the others), Born On The Fourth Of July tells the true story of Ron Kovic (Tom Cruise), a patriotic, All-American small town athlete who shocks his family by enlisting with the Marines to fight in the Vietnam War. Once he is overseas, however, Kovic's gung-ho enthusiasm turns to horror and confusion when he accidentally kills one of his own men in a firefight...
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Born on the Fourth of July [HD-DVD]
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First edition. Near fine with very light wear along the extremities in near fine, price-clipped dustwrapper with a neat, 1/4" tear at the top of the rear panel. Basis for the Tom Cruise film, co-scripted by Kovic and Oliver Stone, and for which the latter won a Best Director Oscar. A comparatively fresh copy.
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Tom Cruise delivers a riveting and unforgettable portrayal of Vietnam veteran Ron Kovic in Oliver Stone's Academy Award-winning masterpiece. Based on a true story, the acclaimed film follows the young Kovic from a zealous teen who eagerly volunteers for the Vietnam War, to an embittered veteran paralyzed from the mid-chest down. Deeply in love with his country, Kovic returned to an environment vastly different from the one he left, and struggled before emerging as a brave new voice for the disenchanted...
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Set in the years between 1956 and 1976; Produced and released in 1989. One of the best films made about the devastating impact of the Vietnam War on the body politic, BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY is superbly executed by director Oliver Stone, who evokes what may be Tom Cruise's best performance as Vietnam vet Ron Kovic. Before the war starts, Kovic is a normal American kid, going to school, hanging out with his friends, and bagging groceries for pocket money. But as the Vietnam conflict begins to...
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Born On The Fourth Of July (paperback)
Born On The Fourth Of July (paperback) - By Ron Kovic
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1989 original issue movie presskit. Tom Cruise Original issue movie presskit with thirteen black & white glossy 8x10 photos (stills) depicting various scenes from the movie. The presskit comes in the original folder with printed information about the making of the movie,cast,story synopsis and much more. The presskit is in unused condition. Starring Tom Cruise and Kyra Sedgwick Manufacturer: N/A SKU: N/A
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Tom Cruise delivers a riveting and unforgettable portrayal ofVietnam veteran Ron Kovic in Oliver Stone's Academy Award-winning masterpiece. Based on a true story, the acclaimed film follows the young Kovic froma zealous teen who eagerly volunteers for the Vietnam War, to an embittered veteran paralyzed from the mid-chest down. Deeply in love with his country, Kovic returned to an environment vastly different from the one he left, and struggled before emerging as a brave new voice for the disenchanted...
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Tom Cruise delivers a riveting and unforgettable portrayal of Vietnam veteran Ron Kovic in Oliver Stone's Academy Award-winning masterpiece. Based on a true story the acclaimed film follows the young Kovic from a zealous teen who eagerly volunteers for the Vietnam War to an embittered veteran paralyzed from the mid-chest down. Deeply in love with his country Kovic returned to an environment vastly different from the one he left and struggled before emerging as a brave new voice for the disenchanted.Starring: Tom Cruise Kyra Sedgwick Willem Dafoe Tom Berenger Stephen Baldwin Tom Sizemore Raymond J. Barry Jerry Levine Frank Whaley Caroline Kava Ed Lauter Michael Wincott Jason Gedrick Lili TaylorDirected by: Oliver Stone
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Born on the Fourth of July [Widescreen]
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Product DetailsOriginal Title:Born on the Fourth of July - Oliver Stone CollectionActors: Tom CruiseCondition: NEWFormat: DVDDirector: Oliver StoneRuntime: 145 minsLanguage: English Subtitle: English SubtitlesDiscs/Cassettes: 1Genre: Drama
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Tom Cruise delivers a riveting and unforgettable portrayal of Vietnam veteran Ron Kovic in Oliver Stone's Academy Award-winning masterpiece. Based on a true story, the acclaimed film follows the young Kovic from a zealous teen who eagerly volunteers for the Vietnam War, to an embittered veteran paralyzed from the mid-chest down. Deeply in love with his country, Kovic returned to an environment vastly different from the one he left, and struggled before emerging as a brave new voice for the disenchanted...
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Stars: Tom Cruise, Bryan Larkin, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava, Josh Evans, Seth Allan, Jamie Talisman
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Tom Cruise delivers a riveting and unforgettable portrayal of Vietnam veteran Ron Kovic in Oliver Stone's Academy Award winning masterpiece. Based on a true story, the acclaimed film follows the young Kovic from a zealous teen who eagerly volunteers for the Vietnam War, to an embittered veteran paralyzed from the mid-chest down. Deeply in love with his country, Kovic returned to an environment vastly different from the one he left, and struggled before emerging as a brave new voice for the disenchanted...
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BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY Cast overview, first billed only:
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Born On The Fourth Of July (One Sheet) Movie Poster
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