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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 2.93 ounces
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Color, Widescreen, Blu-ray
Release date ‏ : ‎ October 14, 2014
Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
Studio ‏ : ‎ Twilight Time
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00OL4HJY6

Best Sellers Rank: #101,175 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
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Innavoigator

Fantastic movie

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024

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Even though film takes sides with Sandinism and makes the U.S. look foolish and standing behind a corrupt dictator, the director and producers did an incredible job.

However after 31 years, I wonder what do they think of Nicaragua under Ortega who reached the dictatorship because of the Sandinista revolution which fought exactly against the same type of tyranny by Somoza.

The movie is well worth watching.

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024

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Shocking so few know of Keith.

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MAE

Excellent Action Packed

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2022

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Nick Nolty played an excellent character as a journalist in a war torn country. The cinematography amazing well thought out movie. I’d watch it again. A lot of good actors in a war that hurt more people then we probably knew about. I would recommend it if you’d like to see a bit of history in the making of this film. I don’t wanna give anything away except to recommend watching it. Pretty violent so be warned.

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Buddy

When you like a movie......

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2015

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What can I say? When you like a movie, you like it. I am just like most people I think, I just want to be entertained. Now, we all have different taste's in movie's and like certain types of plot's. So, when I write my little blurb I try to let people in on the following: Is it a good price for the content, script, picture and so forth. Under Fire is taken from a true event and I could not be sure if it is completely dead on, but I kind of doubt it. I did like it and would highly recommend it as a really good value. It is a 1983 vintage and really has a great cast. You get a chance to see all of these stars in their collective youth. If you have never seen this film I would highly recommend it and it is in short supply and high demand. Just an FYI.

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jones

almost slipped through the crack

Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2016

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A window into the murders that took place by fascist leader Anastasio Somoza and his order-following henchmen as seen through the fictional eyes of a US photo journalist and his press "associates" (lover, friend and husband of lover). This is a fictional account no doubt of ABC journalist Bill Stewart who was murdered in 1979 by the Contras in Nicaragua.

I would give it five stars if it weren't for the fact that the CIA's role in Nicaragua is downplayed magnificently. There is one lone confirmed French "spy" but the CIA is never really mentioned once (I may have missed it if it was). So what was the CIA's role in this conflict? Not only did they supply guns etc to the Contras but they funded their gifts by running drugs into south LA (and later other parts of the US) in what was the worst drug epidemic in US history. That's right, the crack epidemic. Anyone who wants to read about that should pick up Dark Alliance: The CIA, the Contras, and the Crack Cocaine Explosion while you still can. You will see that not only was the CIA responsible for millions of deaths, tragedies, trauma, bloodshed etc etc etc, but the Reagan white house was TOTALLY complicit in ALL OF IT. "Just say no" my frickin behind. Let all of you blind, naive Reagan "patriots" ("oh, he was such a great president bla bla bla duh.") read that book and tell me he was a "patriot." Go ahead, I dare ya.

I'm getting off point a little ha ha ha. Not really. This is a pretty good movie and Nick Nolte, Gene Hackjob, Joanne Cassidy and Ed Harris (the quintessential merc/psychopath/murderer) turned in great performances. Even though they probably knew they weren't telling the whole story. Hey, it's payday in Holly Wood, right?

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David Ward

Intense and captivating. The complexity of the non-military side of war.

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2021

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I saw this in the theater in 1983, and this is the first time since. I was impressed with the number of facets touched by the story. Relationships in the midst of war are complex, and this was well done. Probably my favorite Nick Nolte role as well. After 38 years, I was still impressed by it, and will watch it again before it goes off Prime.

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Gary Graf

Photojournalism can be scary

Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2014

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I saw this movie when it was first released. It inspired me to become a pro photographer. It almost inspired me to go to Bosnia in 1991 to get war pictures. It also made me realize that my bad knees would limit my ability to take cover when needed. So I did not go, although I was already in England. Instead, I wound up on a newspaper in Wyoming. Oh well! Joanna Cassidy is delightful and credible. Nick Nolte's character's experiences seem exaggerated until you read about the experiences of real-life photojournalist Jim Nachtwey. Ed Harris as the cheerfully homicidal merc again displays his acting range. Regardless of what you feel ablout the current communist govenment of Nicaragua, this is an engrossing story.

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Vivian

An outstanding and timeless piece that defines many actors

Reviewed in Canada on October 16, 2023

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Nolte, Hackman, and Harris demonstrate why they had Hollywood careers…

Thought provoking. News reporting and presentation used to influence politics and public opinion…here set in 1979 Nicaragua and based largely on the fall of the Samoza regime after the widely televised murder of ABC reporter Bill Stewart (played by Hackman), and predating the Internet and digital photography (and photo manipulation). Nolte stages a publicity photo of revolutionary leader “Raphael”, who had been killed days earlier…to keep the rebels from giving up.

Nolte shines as expected…in a far more serious character than he typically plays. Harris plays Nolte’s long time mercenary friend, hired by the regime to slaughter rebels (including non-combatants)…the hardcase character he seems to play so well in all his appearances. Hackman (who always annoys me), plays the weak whiny snake he is so good at portraying.

Gustl

Top Produkt

Reviewed in Germany on April 6, 2024

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Ich freue mich

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UCorsaru53

DVD usato

Reviewed in Italy on February 2, 2024

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Consegna in anticipo, oltre ogni aspettativa; prodotto in ottime condizioni, uguale al nuovo.

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Alison Druce

I like this film a lot.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2024

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I actually saw this at the London Film Festival pre release and it is a strong story and America's meddling on Central America and supporting bot sides in the war.

Good photography and the story revolves around a photographer/journalist.