Under Fire
“The first casualty of war is the truth.”
Synopsis
Three U.S. journalists get too close to one another and their work in 1979 Nicaragua.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Under Fire (1983) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-09
Top Cast
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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
Jorge Zepeda
Rafael
Holly Palance
Journalist
Elpidia Carrillo
Sandinista
Ella Laboriel
Nightclub Singer
Enrique Lucero
Prison Priest
Jorge Santoyo
Guerrilla leader
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 18, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Shelton, Clayton Frohman
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Under Fire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Spottiswoode
Ron Shelton, Clayton Frohman
Jerry Goldsmith
John Alcott
Mark Conte
Jonathan T. Taplin, Edward Teets
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Spottiswoode
Director
Ron Shelton
Screenplay
Jonathan T. Taplin
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
John Alcott
Director of Photography
Mark Conte
Editor
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Coordinator
Cynthia Bales
Costume Design
Clayton Frohman
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Under Fire about?
Three U.S. journalists get too close to one another and their work in 1979 Nicaragua.
Who directed Under Fire?
Under Fire was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
Who stars in Under Fire?
The principal cast of Under Fire includes Nick Nolte, Gene Hackman, Joanna Cassidy, Ed Harris, Jean-Louis Trintignant.
When was Under Fire released and how long is it?
Under Fire was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Under Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Under Fire was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Under Fire?
Under Fire holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).