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Under Fire

1983·Movie·R·128 min·6.7(181)

The first casualty of war is the truth.

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

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Where to watch Under Fire in United States

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About Under Fire

Under Fire is a 1983 English-language drama and war film directed by Roger Spottiswoode. The cast is led by Nick Nolte, Gene Hackman, Joanna Cassidy. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.

Under Fire was produced by Orion Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 21, 1983, and carries a R certification.

Director
Roger Spottiswoode
Writers
Ron Shelton, Clayton Frohman
Release date
October 21, 1983
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Orion Pictures
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Under Fire cast & crew

Under Fire was directed by Roger Spottiswoode and written by Ron Shelton and Clayton Frohman.

The cast features Nick Nolte as Russell Price, Gene Hackman as Alex Grazier, Joanna Cassidy as Claire, Ed Harris as Oates, Jean-Louis Trintignant as Marcel Jazy, and Richard Masur as Hub Kittle.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by John Alcott, and it was produced by Jonathan T. Taplin and Edward Teets.

Is Under Fire worth watching?

Under Fire holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 181 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and war, Under Fire is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Under Fire

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Cast of Under Fire

Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte

Russell Price

Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

Alex Grazier

Joanna Cassidy

Joanna Cassidy

Claire

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

Oates

Jean-Louis Trintignant

Jean-Louis Trintignant

Marcel Jazy

Richard Masur

Richard Masur

Hub Kittle

Alma Martinez

Alma Martinez

Isela

René Enríquez

René Enríquez

President Anastasio Somoza

Hamilton Camp

Hamilton Camp

Regis Seydor

Jenny Gago

Jenny Gago

Miss Panama

Eloy Casados

Eloy Casados

Pedro

Martin LaSalle

Martin LaSalle

Commandante Cinco

Under Fire — FAQs

Where can I watch Under Fire in United States?

Under Fire is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.

Is Under Fire on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Under Fire is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Under Fire in?

Under Fire is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Under Fire?

Under Fire runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

What is Under Fire rated?

Under Fire is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 181 ratings.

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