Born on the Fourth of July
(DVD)
Published
Universal City, CA : Universal, [2004].
Edition
Special edition.
ISBN
9781417026111, 1417026111
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (145 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Adult DVDs - Rated R (1st floor Audio/Video)
DVD-R BOR
1 available
DVD-R BOR
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Biographical films
Disabled veterans -- Biography -- Drama.
Film adaptations
Kovic, Ron -- Drama.
Pacifists -- Biography -- Drama.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Drama.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Psychological aspects -- Drama.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Social aspects -- Drama.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- United States -- Drama.
War films
Disabled veterans -- Biography -- Drama.
Film adaptations
Kovic, Ron -- Drama.
Pacifists -- Biography -- Drama.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Drama.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Psychological aspects -- Drama.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Social aspects -- Drama.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- United States -- Drama.
War films
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More Details
Published
Universal City, CA : Universal, [2004].
Format
DVD
Edition
Special edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781417026111, 1417026111
UPC
025192613524
Notes
General Note
Based on the book by Ron Kovic.
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1989.
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 by, John Williams.
Participants/Performers
Tom Cruise, Kyra Sedgwick, Raymond J. Barry, 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, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0, or DTS 5.1; dual-layer.
Language
English or French dialogue with optional Spanish or French subtitles; English captions.
Awards
Winner of two academy awards including Best Director.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Stone, O., Ho, A. K., Cruise, T., Sedgwick, K., Dafoe, W., Barry, R. J., 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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