20 Dec 1989
Born on the Fourth of July
Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, Ron Kovic becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.
The Desperate Miles
A disabled Vietnam vet sets out to prove that disabled people don't have to be helpless by starting a 180-mile trip in a wheelchair. On the way he finds his life is endangered by a deranged truck driver.
Top Billed Cast
Tony Musante Joe Larkin
Joanna Pettet Ruth Merrick
Jeanette Nolan Mrs. Larkin
Lynn Loring Jill
John Larch Dr. Bryson
Pepe Serna Ruiz
Michael Richardson Ted
Shelly Novack Lou
Richard Reicheg Al
Stacy Keach, Sr. Mr. Rhodes
John Davis Chandler Truck Driver
Kathy Cronkite 
John Elerick Marcus Smith Spaulding
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