Born on the Fourth of July (1989 / 1990) Letterboxed Edition 2-Disc Set – LaserDisc - EX
Born on the Fourth of July (1989 / 1990) Letterboxed Edition 2-Disc Set – LaserDisc - EX
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Vintage MCA Universal Home Video LaserDisc release of Oliver Stone's Academy Award-winning biographical war drama Born on the Fourth of July, starring Tom Cruise in his Oscar-nominated performance as Ron Kovic.
Presents the Vietnam War veteran's story across three Extended Play (CLV) sides on two discs in a Letterboxed Edition preserving its original theatrical aspect ratio. Features Digital Sound stereo, Dolby Matrixed Surround, CX encoding, closed captioning, score by John Williams, and full production credits.
Distributed on LaserDisc by MCA Universal Home Video (Catalog # 41009 / UPC 096894100964).
Condition & Visual Inspection
Jacket VG+: Pre-owned vintage gatefold-style sleeve condition. Outer Front Cover: High-gloss black background framing a close-up profile of Tom Cruise overlaid with the American flag under "Tom Cruise" and a gold "Letterboxed Edition" top bar, showing light edge and corner wear. Rear Cover: High-gloss tan layout featuring film stills of Tom Cruise, Kyra Sedgwick, and Ron Kovic in a wheelchair, press quote from Roger Ebert (Chicago Sun-Times), story overview, full billing block, and technical credits with minor shelf wear.
Edges/Spine EX: Solid, intact spine with clear typography and light handling wear along corners.
Discs & Contents EX: Deluxe 2-disc set including both LaserDiscs with clean optical playing surfaces and original MCA Universal center labels. Excellent collectible condition.
| Item Specific | Details |
| Format | LaserDisc (LD) 2-Disc Set - War / Drama / Biography / Academy Award Winner / Vietnam War |
| Play Format | Extended Play (CLV) / 2 Discs / 3 Sides |
| Catalog # | 41009 |
| UPC | 096894100964 |
| ISBN | N/A |
| Distributor | MCA Universal Home Video / Universal Pictures / An Ixtlan Production |
| Release Year | 1990 Widescreen LaserDisc Release (Movie © 1989 Universal City Studios, Inc.) |
| Writer & Director | Directed by Oliver Stone / Screenplay by Oliver Stone and Ron Kovic / Based on the book by Ron Kovic / Produced by A. Kitman Ho and Oliver Stone / Music by John Williams |
| Starring | Tom Cruise, Kyra Sedgwick, Raymond J. Barry, Jerry Levine, Frank Whaley, Caroline Kava, Willem Dafoe |
| Running Time | Approx. 2 Hours 25 Mins (145 Minutes) / Color / Rated R |
| Audio Format | Digital Sound Stereo / Dolby Matrixed Surround / CX Encoded / NTSC / Closed-Captioned |
| Aspect Ratio | Original Theatrical Letterbox Widescreen Presentation |
| Video Certification | R |
| Special Features | Original letterbox widescreen transfer, digital stereo audio, score by John Williams, and CX noise reduction |
| Country of Manufacture | Jacket Printed in U.S.A. / Discs Manufactured in U.S.A. |
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