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Born on the Fourth of July

Poster for the movie "Born on the Fourth of July"
Poster for the movie "Born on the Fourth of July"

Born on the Fourth of July (1989)

145 min - Drama, War - 20 December 1989
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Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, Ron Kovic becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.

Director:  Oliver Stone
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Platoon

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Empire of the Sun

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Empire of the Sun (1987)

154 min - Drama, History, War - 9 December 1987
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Jamie Graham, a privileged English boy, is living in Shanghai when the Japanese invade and force all foreigners into prison camps. Jamie is captured with an American sailor, who looks out for him while they are in the camp together. Even though he is separated from his parents and in a hostile environment, Jamie maintains his dignity and youthful spirits, providing a beacon of hope for the others held captive with him.

Director:  Steven Spielberg
Writers:  Tom Stoppard
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