Review of Born on the Fourth of July (1989) by Peter L — 30 Sep 2012

I saw this movie a long time ago. Showed how an incapacity can change a man forever.

This review of Born on the Fourth of July (1989) was written by Peter L on 30 Sep 2012.

Born on the Fourth of July has generally received positive reviews.

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