Review of Born on the Fourth of July (1989) by Landis Iyatunguk&Trade; — 25 Jul 2008

The Greatest movie of Vietnam ever (other than Platoon).

This review of Born on the Fourth of July (1989) was written by Landis Iyatunguk&Trade; on 25 Jul 2008.

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

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