Born on the Fourth of July
(Blu-ray / DVD Combo)
Contributors
Stone, Oliver, director,
Ho, A. Kitman, producer.
Kovic, Ron, author.
Cruise, Tom, 1962- actor.
Sedgwick, Kyra, actor.
Ho, A. Kitman, producer.
Kovic, Ron, author.
Cruise, Tom, 1962- actor.
Sedgwick, Kyra, actor.
Published
Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2012].
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Ridge Public Library - Stacks | BLU BOR | On Shelf |
| Oak Lawn Public Library - AV | BLU-RAY FEATURE BORN | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Biographical films.
Biographies.
Disabled veterans -- United States -- Biography -- Drama.
Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Kovic, Ron -- Drama.
Pacifists -- United States -- Biography -- 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.
Biographies.
Disabled veterans -- United States -- Biography -- Drama.
Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Kovic, Ron -- Drama.
Pacifists -- United States -- Biography -- 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 Studios Home Entertainment, [2012].
Format
Blu-ray / DVD Combo
Physical Desc
1 blu-ray disc : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 videodisc
Language
English
UPC
025192147333
Notes
General Note
Includes feature film (2 hrs, 25 min.) in two media versions: DVD and Blu-ray.
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; 100 years of Universal: Academy Award winners; 100 years of Universal: the '80s.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Robert Richardson ; film editing, David Brenner, Joe Hutshing; 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.
System Details
Blu-ray disc; anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; DTS HD Master Audio 5.1(English) or DTS 5.1 (French, Spanish) sound formats; requires Blu-ray player.
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, French or Spanish dialogue; with optional Spanish or French subtitles; closed-captioned in English.
Awards
Academy Awards, 1990: Best Director (Oliver Stone), Best Film Editing (David Brenner, Joe Hutshing). BMI Film & TV Awards, 1990: BMI Film Music Award (John Williams). Directors Guild of America,1990: DGA Award in Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures (Oliver Stone ... [et al.]). Golden Globes, 1990: Best Director - Motion Picture (Oliver Stone), Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama (Tom Cruise), Best Screenplay - Motion Picture (Oliver Stone, Ron Kovich), Political Film Society, 1991: PFS Award in Democracy.
Local note
BLU-RAY
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Stone, O., Ho, A. K., Kovic, R., Cruise, T., Sedgwick, K., Dafoe, W., Barry, R. J., Richardson, R., Williams, J., & Kovic, R. (2012). Born on the Fourth of July (Blu-ray + DVD version ; Universal 100th anniversary [ed].). Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Oliver, Stone et al.. 2012. Born On the Fourth of July. Universal City, CA: Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Oliver, Stone et al.. Born On the Fourth of July Universal City, CA: Universal Studios Home Entertainment, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Stone, Oliver,, et al. Born On the Fourth of July Blu-ray + DVD version ; Universal 100th anniversary [ed]., Universal Studios Home Entertainment, 2012.
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