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Under Fire
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Under Fire

1983-10-21 · 128 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · War

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 NolteNick NolteRussell Price
Gene HackmanGene HackmanAlex Grazier
Joanna CassidyJoanna CassidyClaire
Ed HarrisEd HarrisOates
Jean-Louis TrintignantJean-Louis TrintignantMarcel Jazy
Richard MasurRichard MasurHub Kittle
Alma MartinezAlma MartinezIsela
René EnríquezRené EnríquezPresident Anastasio Somoza
Hamilton CampHamilton CampRegis Seydor
Jenny GagoJenny GagoMiss Panama
Eloy CasadosEloy CasadosPedro
Martin LaSalleMartin LaSalleCommandante Cinco
Jorge ZepedaRafael
Holly PalanceHolly PalanceJournalist
Elpidia CarrilloElpidia CarrilloSandinista
Ella LaborielNightclub Singer
Enrique LuceroEnrique LuceroPrison Priest
Jorge SantoyoGuerrilla leader
Bruno BichirBruno Bichir

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