Born on the Fourth of July
(DVD)
Contributors
Stone, Oliver, film director,
Ho, A. Kitman, film producer.
Kovic, Ron, screenwriter.
Cruise, Tom, 1962- actor.
Sedgwick, Kyra, actor.
Ho, A. Kitman, film producer.
Kovic, Ron, screenwriter.
Cruise, Tom, 1962- actor.
Sedgwick, Kyra, actor.
Published
Universal City, CA : Universal, [2004].
Edition
Special edition.
ISBN
1417026111, 9781417026111
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (145 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Adult DVD - Public Shelving
DVD Feature BORN
1 available
DVD Feature BORN
1 available
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Adult DVD - Public Shelving | DVD Feature BORN | On Shelf |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Biographical films.
Disabled veterans -- United States -- Biography -- Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Historical films.
Kovic, Ron -- Drama.
Kovic, Ron -- Film adaptations.
Pacifists -- United States -- Biography -- Drama.
Veteran reintegration -- United States -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Moral and ethical aspects -- United States -- Drama.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Social aspects -- United States -- Drama.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- United States -- Psychological aspects -- Drama.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- United States -- Drama.
War films.
Disabled veterans -- United States -- Biography -- Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Historical films.
Kovic, Ron -- Drama.
Kovic, Ron -- Film adaptations.
Pacifists -- United States -- Biography -- Drama.
Veteran reintegration -- United States -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Moral and ethical aspects -- United States -- Drama.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Social aspects -- United States -- Drama.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- United States -- Psychological aspects -- Drama.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- United States -- Drama.
War films.
More Details
Published
Universal City, CA : Universal, [2004].
Format
DVD
Edition
Special edition.
Language
English
ISBN
1417026111, 9781417026111
UPC
025192613524, 012569594876, 012569594876 (set)
Notes
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1989.
General Note
Based on the book by Ron Kovic.
General Note
Widescreen 2.35:1.
General Note
Special features: feature commentary with writer/director Oliver Stone; NBC news archives : Back story-Born on the Fourth of July.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Robert Richardson ; music, John Williams.
Participants/Performers
Tom Cruise, Kyra Sedgwick, Raymond J. Barry, Jerry Levine, Frank Whaley, Caroline Kava, Willem Dafoe, Tom Berenger.
Description
Based on the true story of Ron Kovic, a young man who volunteered for the Vietnam War, was wounded, and returned paralyzed from the mid-chest down. He later became a new voice for those disenchanted with the war.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: R.
System Details
DVD, NTSC, region 1, dual layer, anamorphic widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby digital 2.0, DTS 5.1.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
For private home use only.
Language
English or dubbed French dialogue, with optional Spanish or French subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards
Academy Awards, 1990: Best Director (Stone); Best Film Editing (David Brenner, Joe Hutshing)
Awards
Directors Guild of America, 1990: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures (Stone and 4 others)
Awards
Golden Globes, 1990: Best Motion Picture - Drama; Best Director - Motion Picture (Stone); Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama (Cruise); Best Screenplay - Motion Picture (Stone, Kovic)
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Stone, O., Ho, A. K., Kovic, R., Cruise, T., Sedgwick, K., Barry, R. J., Levine, J., Whaley, F., Kava, C., Dafoe, W., Berenger, T., Richardson, R., Williams, J., & Kovic, R. (2004). Born on the Fourth of July (Special edition.). Universal.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Oliver, Stone et al.. 2004. Born On the Fourth of July. Universal.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Oliver, Stone et al.. Born On the Fourth of July Universal, 2004.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Stone, Oliver,, et al. Born On the Fourth of July Special edition., Universal, 2004.
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