Born on the Fourth of July (1989)

Born on the Fourth of July, a 1989 anti-war film directed by Hollywood legend Oliver Stone and starring Tom Cruise, Kyra Sedgwick, and Willem Dafoe, is based on the Ron Kovic autobiography. It follows Kovic's life over a 20-year period, beginning with his upbringing and ending with his paralysis during the Vietnam War, which led to his move into anti-war activism.

Cruise, who spent a year preparing for the part by visiting veterans' hospitals, studying the Vietnam Combat, and practicing using a wheelchair, gives a significant performance as the war veteran. The film Born on the Fourth of July was a critical and commercial hit, with Cruise and Stone receiving widespread acclaim. The actor was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, while Stone was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director.

Detailed Information:
Directed by: Oliver Stone
Starring: Tom Cruise, Kyra Sedgwick, Raymond J. Barry, Jerry Levine
Release date: December 20, 1989
Running time: 145 minutes