Under Fire

"The first casualty of war is the truth."

Oct 21 1983 R 2h 8m
Drama, War

Three U.S. journalists get too close to one another and their work in 1979 Nicaragua.

Plot

Nicaragua 1979: Star photographer Russel Price covers the civil war against president Somoza. Facing the cruel fighting - people versus army - it's often hard for him to stay neutral. When the Guerillas have him take a picture of the leader Rafael, who's believed to be dead, he gets drawn into the happenings. Together with his reporter friends Claire and Alex he has to hide from the army.

Written by

Ron Shelton, Clayton Frohman

Directed by

Roger Spottiswoode

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Orion Pictures

Languages

Español, English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 9 nominations total

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7 out of 10
Metascore
72
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