Born On The Fourth Of July Trivia

Oliver Stone appears in the film as a TV reporter.

The late Abbie Hoffman appeared in the film, as a speaker at an anti-war demonstration.

'Born..' grossed over $70 million at the box office.

The real Ron Kovic created waves when he admitted he was considering running against Robert Durnan for congress in Southern California.

Look out for Bill Allen as a soldier in the platoon in Vietnam.

James LeGros can also be seen as well as a soldier in the platoon in Vietnam.

I supplied the classic bicycles used in the opening parade scene and other times in the movie. When they picked up the bikes they took care to pack them well. The bikes were beat to hell when they returned. I am still mad.

Holly Marie Combs (Piper Halliwell in 'Charmed') played Jenny Kovic in this film

Actress Ludica Jenny Ho appears in the parade at the start, and also appears in Tom Cruise's other film Rain Man. She plays the the lady sitting with Raymond in the casino.

Three of the four Baldwins appear in this film: Steve Baldwin appears in the dance prom scene in the beginning. William Baldwin appears in the war scenes. Dan Baldwin appears in the very end standing right behind Tom Cruise, just before he is about to make his speech.

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