Tom Cruise & Oliver Stone Presser for "Born on the Fourth of July" 1989 - Bobbie Wygant Archive

[@hannejeppesen1809]

This conversation makes you realize how some actors are very serious about whatever role they are playing. Tom Cruise talking to Ron Kovic and spending time with him, shows how serious he is about his craft.

[@hotatp]

Amazing that this interview was done before a single frame of this great movie was shot, because what they would end up turning out was a triumph, Tom totally deserved the Oscar for best actor , Ron spilled his guts out and Oliver put his whole heart into this beautiful film.

[@MariaFatimaMelo-gh6cm]

Good nagnit Ton Cruz oficial

[@MariaFatimaMelo-gh6cm]

Sim Ton Cruz oficial

[@TomCruise-wg8eh]

Smile, thanks for your love and support towards me 🌹

[@hannejeppesen1809]

This whole interview is so heartwarming, Tom Cruise is a fairly big star, yet he forms a close connection with Ron Kovic, you get the feeling there a strong connection between them that is not solely based on the movies.

[@bull3440]

Somehow Tom was able to look like a teenager again at that time. In Rain Man he was looking older and then when he did ''Born on the fourth of July'' he looked 18.

[@shredd5705]

It's about the look you have in your eyes. Naive look = looks younger. Cynical and jaded look = looks older. Actors can change this

[@Ryan07_20]

It was the hair and suit in rain man that made him seem older. It’s also why Brad Pitt looked older in meet Joe black (1998) than in fight club (1999)

[@pjchj3599]

His longevity at A-list is longest ever in modern era , no one can match his famous

[@Djnownib]

My father is a veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He is 80 years old this year. Although he wasn't injured like Ron Kovic, he was exposed to Agent Orange, which has caused him to suffer from various illnesses, and he struggles with PTSD, experiencing nightmares that prevent him from sleeping. I watched this old movie with my father for the first time, and we were deeply moved. I shed tears watching Tom Cruise's passionate performance. It seems that a good movie continues to shine even after a long time.

[@CoolBreezeAnthony]

I was there at the set in Dallas. I went to the school in Dallas that was used for the set of the high school. My nephew looks a lot like Tom Cruise. And My wife got to speak to Oliver Stone when looking for items for the movie set. Tom is a fantastic actor. He reminds me so much of my nephew Johnny Bob. Peace all.

[@DestinyRose1960]

Not only is Tom a tremendous actor but also have you noticed he's Hot

[@Shane19776.]

Absolutely one of my favorite movies. My father went to Vietnam and he struggled with many things after the war. I've seen first hand what many veterans went through . Alcoholism, drug abuse, nightmares the veterans administration flash backs. Many veterans suffered so much after coming home. Tom Cruise did a outstanding job representing veterans in this film.

[@lastofthefinest]

Semper Fi! I served in the Marine Corps and Army for 10 years collectively as a military policeman. 4 in the Corps and 6 in the Army. I’m a disabled OEF veteran. I so much appreciate Ron’s story because it is the quintessential Marine Corps Vietnam veteran story of the Vietnam War. Thank you Tom and Oliver for taking the time to make this movie and shedding light on the imperfections in our country and our government. God bless you and I still watch the film from time to time and the VA is still a pain in the ass for veterans.

[@fredwerza3478]

Always remember that China Donnie called patriots like Ron Kovic and John McCain "losers and suckers" --- think about that carefully the next time you go into a voting booth

[@jamestemplin2621]

Thank you for your service sir I didn’t know you can serve in the marines and the army. God bless you

[@Mashael199op]

I once saw an interview of Tom saying he’s the one who started and invented the idea of film premiers and press conferences, now I believe him.

[@racheldixon387]

That's rubbish. Just Google Marilyn Monroe film premiere or press conference and you will see

[@Daniel1132Micah5]

Foreign premieres you mean

[@Daniel1132Micah5]

Foreign premieres, Tom said, as mobile junkets to different countries, you mean, he did indeed pioneer that development in the late eighties.

[@llaw435]

Is there anyone more handsome than Tom 🤔?? tell me.

[@littlegreaser1175]

No there is no one!

[@llaw435]

@@littlegreaser1175 I knew it

[@sankalpvarma624]

Alain delon

[@AlexA-ls4gc]

Among famous people only Brad Pitt during 90s. Among people who are not famous I believe few thousands of men worldwide. I have personally seen in Montenegro few men more handsome than Tom or at the same level.

[@llaw435]

@@sankalpvarma624 he is handsome but Tom still the most for me

[@ckrtom2]

Superb heartbreaking film. Great press conference. Love how close Ron and Tom have obviously become! Tom is so deep and darling.

[@eldoabrahamson]

Darling my ass. Tom is in the tank for an extremely creepy and dangerous cult.

[@susanarsoniadou3588]

The only one I can think of is Elvis Presley but he was of another generation...No other country is as good as the US in recognizing talent and giving it the chance to flourish.

[@KrishanKumar-ec1ch]

Where are you from?

[@marcellowoodford4048]

I don't care what 'people' say,I Love tom C. He's an Exceptionally normal and innately intelligent guy. I was an actor too,and he's (become) Brilliant! x M

[@jermainewilder3631]

i know im randomly asking but does anyone know a method to log back into an Instagram account..? I somehow forgot the account password. I would love any help you can offer me.

[@malakaivalentin6575]

@Jermaine Wilder Instablaster =)

[@marcellowoodford4048]

@@jermainewilder3631 Put your Insta account on to a medium sized USB stick and let it warm and moisten somewhere dark,hairy and miasmically stenching,overnight then fart it out before re-inserting into your computer-should work a treat!

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

@@jermainewilder3631 no

[@evadream375]

GRATEFUL FOR SHARING THIS SUPPERIOR PERFORMANCE Mr Tom Cruz Grateful to all of you for this historic moment of art of cinematography Through this art vice against war DEFENCE A HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREDON OF ANY SINGLE NATION TO BE FREE

[@endres5628]

1988 somewhere between july and october is the date of this press conference

[@JaxRwld]

This was great. Thank you

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

very beautiful man

[@nymike06]

You no longer see this kind of creativity and deep thinking in the Hollywood industry.

[@patdoe5242]

My 2 favourite films growing up was the Outsiders and Top Gun

[@Canoneosmiami]

Wall Street was amazing,one of the best movies ever ! Oliver is a great talent!

[@joereidoutdoorsman.3136]

Don't forget a decorated combat veitnam veteran.

[@eldoabrahamson]

@@joereidoutdoorsman.3136 So the hell what?

[@TammyGsings]

I really enjoyed this interview. Thank you for posting. I found this informative and fascinating and not to mention impressive. What an eye-opener on the process of making a movie. It’s admirable to see how hard all of these people work. It’s also so very sad to see how our world gets carried away with the news and creating stories because watching Tom here he just seems like a good kid who was laser focused and extremely passionate about making movies and he takes it seriously and he gives his all and I just don’t get it…. why people say the things that they say and why people believe it?? I think people are very naïve and ignorant and it’s unfortunate

[@miguelrivera9599]

La mejor actuación de Tom Cruise, le robaron el Oscar... His best performance.

[@JaquelineCastro]

Daniel Day Lewis usurped the trophy from him

[@pb4hand]

I'm still shook that he didn't get an oscar

[@celestialblue2146]

His face hasn't changed

[@richneu2327]

Love this movie

[@samsong24]

Tom was SO HOT!!!

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

Tom was breaking up with Mimi Rogers and I believe falling in love with Nicole Kidman during late 1989. Very handsome guy and great actor.

[@fredwerza3478]

Mimi is the evil witch who turned him onto Scientology

[@adamquiles2468]

If I was part of that press I would ask both Stone and Kovic if they could relate to each other's situation as Vietnam Veterans

[@abrahamguejdi5444]

It's the inside that counts tom is beautiful from the inside

[@Sophie_kent]

I LOVE OLIVER

[@subg8858]

I’d only seen Ron Kovic in interviews from the 70s where he was clearly still experiencing a lot of emotional and psychic pain. Nice to see him here, evidently having found some measure of peace of mind

[@royalzak2670]

He's 28 here but could easily pass as a 21 year old wtf

[@virtualsnake1994]

me too... baby face genes...

[@fredwerza3478]

Technically I think he's 27 here

[@janolaivar]

27 actually

[@anujoseph_10]

I legit thought he was 20 or something lmao

[@terrycraig6386]

​@@janolaivar: 26 actually. This was 1988 before any filming was done. Tom was born July 3rd, 1962.The movie( superb ) came out December ,1989.😊

[@hsd287]

Tom was awesome it's great seeing him in early chocolate boy days 🥰❤

[@hannejeppesen1809]

Tom was really endearing back then, quite humble, and introspective. I think he changed as he became more of a superstar.

[@hassaniluli7634]

Beautifull 💫 Tom

[@MadKingOfMadaya]

*_0:02_**_ "Why don't you sit here?"_* *_This dude..._*

[@patr70]

He is the Director..

[@hannejeppesen1809]

I loved Tom Cruise back then. He was a little different before he became a super star. He too was born on the 4th or perhaps the 3rd. Oliver Stone picked him, because he thought he could identify with Ron, some of the same backgrounds etc.

[@thomtaylor5495]

I LOVE THE MICROPHONES

[@giovannidibravato5576]

Amazing performance by Tom Cruise - he should have won the OSCAR

[@GirlofNicky]

great movie

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

AMAZING MOVIE TOM=KING

[@hartmatterhorn]

Tom has a profound sense of what "doing good work" means. He is not satisfied until he hits that mark. It's a high mark.

[@godfather4312]

I LOVE RON

[@firearms-explosives]

What an incredible film. Tom Cruise's best work as an actor in my opinion.

[@AntonioMartinsPinho]

Super está Tom Crus.

[@patr70]

Bobbie Wygant asks her questions at 21:30

[@VW613]

Ron Kovic is the man!❤

[@tinabelair5693]

So young

[@oldpalmcity]

He is 27-28 there but looks like 20.

[@Mira-h1e]

❤❤❤❤

[@aviduser1961]

An excellent film. The music, by John Williams, destroys me.

[@ibtehaljabeen01]

Tom Cruise should now start play the old man characters too

[@Nathalie-hm3ml]

Why are all the comments I LOVE .......

[@emilycunningham8125]

Could be Scientologists. They are admonished to support Tom. Whether by making positive comments and/or buying tickets to his movies.

[@thiagomacedo694]

Why are all the comments ??? What are You talking about ?

[@mr.anderson6040]

Or maybe it's not stupid for you but he's a very attractive guy and so women love him that aren't lesbians and men want to be him because then they can get all the women it's that simple I'm not trying to patronise you but you're also asking a very stupid question

[@mr.anderson6040]

I'm not into multicolored rainbow carrying transgender women but even if I see one that's very beautiful I can even say wow she looks beautiful you know what I mean it's not that hard to see. I think you just being a difficult ass just to be one when you know exactly why anyway good luck with that lifestyle a stroke and heart attack will probably quickly follow with that kind of attitude but eustress should let go of that kind of attitude and just stop being an ass just to be one

[@mr.anderson6040]

@@thiagomacedo694 this person is some type of it/him/her and doesn't like a guy that everybody likes it/her/him threatens it/her/him and so it/her/him has to be an idiot of it/her/him asking stupid questions it's that simple even a even a lesbian or a straight guy can see this guy is handsome and very charismatic this person wants to ask a stupid question because it/her/him is obviously hateful... asks for tolerance as it/her/him acts like the most intolerant one

[@gabrielaroma4912]

Jesus loves you so much guys ❤

[@alba4203]

Che bello Nato il 4 luglio,super drama ma molto bello e recitato da Dio

[@janaprocella8268]

Kama Sushi on looking for your page he's actually 60 years old now but he doesn't he looks 20 years younger

[@offspringfan1288]

Back before tabloids took over his career

[@jello783]

And scientology

[@NessaDotiktoknessahoangdooffic]

😮😮❤😮❤😮❤❤

[@knownpleasures]

This was before they shot the movie?!?

[@patr70]

Yes. They started shooting a few days after this press conference.

[@knownpleasures]

Amazing!! One of the only press conferences I have ever seen with someone announcing that Tom got paid 3 million dollars for Rainman

[@1airdrummer]

"why don't you sit here". lol omg.

[@crustdisplacement]

What Tom Cruise really wanted to say 28:18

[@samaraisnt]

The amount they focused on shooting in Dallas was stupid.

[@414pwz]

18:15 I think Tom is very uncomfortable being touched

[@marcellowoodford4048]

And So are You

[@60asteroid]

Wow! I played it back and goodness. That was obvious; i wonder why? Just shy? I've heard that he really is

[@jolicska]

I don't think so. he is cancer sign and they are very emotional and makes them vulnerable in situations you might don't want to be.

[@patr70]

It was the 80s. Anyone old enough to remember knows that people didn't touch each other in a non-sexual way.. nearly as much as they do today.

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

it's horrible being touoched

[@janaprocella8268]

He has lucky DNA

[@MajorGrau]

I LOVE ALEXANDER KITMAN HO.

[@eldoabrahamson]

Was this before or after Tom Cruise became David Miscavige's fluffer?

[@susanmurdock9055]

No

[@luxbeci2]

Illuminati movie Tom Cruise illuminati free mason movie

[@tinabelair5693]

Never this

[@douglasfuerst9363]

Weird human being

[@MariaLima-vi8vg]

Great movie