# Born on the Fourth of July (1989)

English · Released 1989-12-20

Born on the Fourth of July is a 1989 English film. Samuel L Jackson and Tom Cruise appear in it.

Cast: Samuel L Jackson as Gin Rummy (voice), Tom Cruise as Ron Kovic

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was Born on the Fourth of July released?
Born on the Fourth of July was released on 20 December 1989.

### Who stars in Born on the Fourth of July?
Samuel L Jackson and Tom Cruise star in Born on the Fourth of July.

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