Where was Born on the Fourth of July filmed?

Name: Born on the Fourth of July
Genre: War, Drama, Biographical
Released: 1989
Cast: Tom Cruise, Kyra Sedgwick, Raymond J. Barry, Jerry Levine, Frank Whaley

1989 film, directed by Oliver Stone.

Philippines

The story is set in Asia.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in: Asia
Filmed in: Philippines

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About Born on the Fourth of July

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Released: 1989
Director: Oliver Stone
Cast: Tom Cruise Kyra Sedgwick Raymond J. BarryJerry LevineFrank Whaley Willem Dafoe Tom Berenger Holly Marie Combs Stephen Baldwin William Baldwin
Genre: War Drama Biographical
Based on: Born on the Fourth of July
Awards: Academy Award for Best Film Editing; Academy Award for Best Director; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

In 1956 Massapequa, 10-year-old Ron Kovic plays with his friends in a forest.

His decision receives support from his mother, but upsets his father, a World War II veteran who lost many of his friends to the war.

During the retreat, Kovic accidentally kills Wilson, a young private in his platoon.

Famous lines from Born on the Fourth of July

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

How are you?Chaplain
Well, doctor..Ron Kovic
Why did the Russians beat us into space, Dad?Ron Kovic
But we're supposed to be the best, right, Dad?Ron Kovic
Doctor, will I ever be able to to have children?Ron Kovic

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