Born on the Fourth of July (1989)

Treated Like a Human Being

A bedridden and angry Ron (Tom Cruise) protests his poor treatment at the VA Hospital.

Directed by Oliver Stone.

Released in 1989 by Universal.

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  • character-type: Nurse
  • character-type: Soldier
  • character-type: Doctor
  • action: Beg
  • action: Argue
  • action: Threaten
  • action: Grab
  • action: Yell
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  • mood: Angry
  • prop: Bed
  • prop: Gurney
  • setting: Hospital
  • theme: Injustice
  • theme: Oppression
  • theme: Frustration
  • theme: Aggression
  • theme: Fear
  • theme: Control
  • theme: Disillusionment
  • theme: Alienation
  • actor: Billie Neal
  • actor: Corkey Ford
  • actor: Tom Cruise
  • actor: Mark Moses
  • director: Oliver Stone
  • producer: Lope V. Juban Jr.
  • producer: Oliver Stone
  • producer: Clayton Townsend
  • producer: A. Kitman Ho
  • producer: Joseph P. Reidy
  • editor: Joe Hutshing
  • costume-designer: Judy L. Ruskin
  • production-designer: Bruno Rubeo
  • role-name: Marvin - VA Hospital
  • role-name: Optimistic Doctor - VA Hospital
  • role-name: Nurse Washington - VA Hospital
  • role-name: Ron Kovic
  • screenwriter: Ron Kovic
  • screenwriter: Oliver Stone
  • year: 1989
  • studio: Universal