Synopsis:
Tom Cruise gives an Oscar^® nominated performance as an idealistic young man whose life is shattered after a disabling injury while serving in the Vietnam War, then given new meaning as the growing anti-war sentiment sweeps the country. Based on the true story of Ron Kovic, the film was a landmark in Cruise's career establishing his credibility as a serious dramatic actor. Co-starring Kyra Sedgewick and Willem Dafoe.