Three U.S. journalists get too close to one another and their work in 1979 Nicaragua.
Cinematography
Handheld documentary-style that puts you in crossfire.
Acting
Nick Nolte's haunted eyes say everything.
Direction
Roger Spottiswoode's first feature—shot during actual revolution.
Director
Roger Spottiswoode
Nick Nolte
Russell Price
Gene Hackman
Alex Grazier
Joanna Cassidy
Claire
Ed Harris
Oates
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Marcel Jazy
Richard Masur
Hub Kittle
Alma Martinez
Isela
René Enríquez
President Anastasio Somoza
Hamilton Camp
Regis Seydor
Jenny Gago
Miss Panama
Eloy Casados
Pedro
Martin LaSalle
Commandante Cinco
Holly Palance
Journalist
Elpidia Carrillo
Sandinista
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in 1983 but set in 1979—the filmmakers recreated Nicaragua in Honduras while the real Contra war raged nearby.
Gene Hackman broke his finger during filming and kept it in the cast for authenticity; you can spot it.
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One of the best war journo films ever. One of my favorite Gene Hackman roles. Hell, they're all awesome in this!
@k_girl1984 9
Honestly I am pretty impressed with that 3D roll of film it even have a reflection. Pretty cool for a 80's 3D graphics. Also pretty interesting that they used this song in Django
@Renhorable 17
This was a good movie.
@antonboludo8886 17
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