

Under Fire
1983-10-21 · 128 min · ★ 6.7
Three U.S. journalists get too close to one another and their work in 1979 Nicaragua.
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- Directors
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Production companies
- Orion Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Nick NolteRussell Price
Gene HackmanAlex Grazier
Joanna CassidyClaire
Ed HarrisOates
Jean-Louis TrintignantMarcel Jazy
Richard MasurHub Kittle
Alma MartinezIsela
René EnríquezPresident Anastasio Somoza
Hamilton CampRegis Seydor
Jenny GagoMiss Panama
Eloy CasadosPedro
Martin LaSalleCommandante Cinco
Holly PalanceJournalist
Elpidia CarrilloSandinista
Enrique LuceroPrison Priest
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