Born on the Fourth of July

Born on the Fourth of July (ISBN 1888451785) is the autobiography of Ron Kovic, a paralyzed Vietnam War veteran who became an anti-war activist. It was adapted into a film in 1989 by Oliver Stone and Ron Kovic, and stars Tom Cruise and Willem Dafoe.

Film adaptation

In 1989 a film adaptation of the book was released. The book was adapted by Oliver Stone and Ron Kovic and it stars Tom Cruise, Bryan Larkin, Raymond J. Barry, Tom Berenger, Caroline Kava and Willem Dafoe. It won Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Film Editing. It was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Tom Cruise), Best Cinematography, Best Music, Original Score, Best Picture, Best Sound and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.

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1989 - Bryan Larkin - Raymond J. Barry - Tom Berenger - Caroline Kava - Academy Awards - Best Director - Best Film Editing - Best Actor in a Leading Role - Best Cinematography - Best Music, Original Score - Best Picture - Best Sound - Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium

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