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Powerful true story of Vietnam veteran Ron Kovic, showing his gradual change from a naive youth to an embittered paraplegic to a committed anti-war activist. Nominated for many Oscars, including Best Picture!
Original Release
12/20/1989
US Release
01/05/1990
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Tom Cruise | Ron Kovic |
| Bryan Larkin | Young Ron |
| Raymond J. Barry | Mr. Kovic |
| Caroline Kava | Mrs. Kovic |
| Josh Evans | Tommy Kovic |
| Seth Allen | Young Tommy |
| Jamie Talisman | Jimmy Kovic |
| Sean Stone | Young Jimmy Kovic / Young Jimmy |
| Anne Bobby | Suzanne Kovic / Susanne Kovic |
| Jenna Von Oy | Young Suzanne Kovic / Young Susanne |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Tom Cruise | Ron Kovic |
| Bryan Larkin | Young Ron |
| Raymond J. Barry | Mr. Kovic |
| Caroline Kava | Mrs. Kovic |
| Josh Evans | Tommy Kovic |
| Seth Allen | Young Tommy |
| Jamie Talisman | Jimmy Kovic |
| Sean Stone | Young Jimmy Kovic / Young Jimmy |
| Anne Bobby | Suzanne Kovic / Susanne Kovic |
| Jenna Von Oy | Young Suzanne Kovic / Young Susanne |
| Samantha Larkin | Patty Kovic |
| Erika Geminder | Young Patty |
| Amanda Davis | Baby Patty |
| Kevin Harvey Morse | Jackie Kovic |
| John Getz | Marine Major - Vietnam / Marine Major |
| David Warshofsky | Lieutenant - Vietnam / Lieutenant |
| Jason Gedrick | Martinez - Vietnam / Martinez |
| Michael Compotaro | Wilson |
| Paul Abbott | Platoon |
| Bill Allen | Platoon / Platoon - Vietnam |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Joseph P. Reidy | Producer |
| Oliver Stone | Producer |
| A. Kitman Ho | Producer |
| Lope V. Juban Jr. | Producer |
| Clayton Townsend | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1990 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
| 1990 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1990 | Oscar | Best Director | Won |
| 1990 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Nominated |
| 1990 | Oscar | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
| 1990 | Oscar | Best Sound | Nominated |
| 1990 | Oscar | Best Film Editing | Won |
| 1990 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Score | Nominated |
| 1990 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Won |
| 1990 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Won |
| 1990 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Won |
| 1990 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Won |
| 1990 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |
