Three journalists in a romantic triangle are involved in political intrigue during the last days of the corrupt Somoza regime in Nicaragua before it falls to a popular revolution in 1979.
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- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 8 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Nick Nolte | ... |
Russell Price
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| Ed Harris | ... |
Oates
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| Joanna Cassidy | ... |
Claire
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| Gene Hackman | ... |
Alex Grazier
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| Alma Martinez | ... |
Isela
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| Holly Palance | ... |
Journalist
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Ella Laboriel | ... |
Nightclub Singer
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Jonathan Zarzosa | ... |
Jazz Combo: Piano
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Samuel Zarzosa | ... |
Jazz Combo: Drums
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Raul Picasso | ... |
Jazz Combo: Bass
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Oswaldo Doria | ... |
Boy Photographer
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Fernando Elizondo | ... |
Businessman
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| Hamilton Camp | ... |
Regis Seydor
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| Jean-Louis Trintignant | ... |
Jazy
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| Richard Masur | ... |
Hub Kittle
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Jorge Santoyo | ... |
Guerilla Leader
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Lucina Rojas | ... |
Guerilla Woman
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Raúl García | ... |
Waiter
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| Víctor Alcocer | ... |
Captured Businessman
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Eric F. Valdez | ... |
Time Stringer
(as Eric Valdez)
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Andaluz Russell | ... |
Young Journalist
(as Andaluz Russel)
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E. Villavicencio | ... |
Arresting Officer
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| Enrique Lucero | ... |
Prison Priest
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Enrique Beraza | ... |
Interrogating Officer
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| Jenny Gago | ... |
Miss Panama
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| Elpidia Carrillo | ... |
Sandinista (Leon)
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Martin Palmares | ... |
Sandinista (Leon)
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Gerardo Albarrán | ... |
Sandinista (Leon)
(as Gerardo Moreno)
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| Eloy Casados | ... |
Pedro
(as Eloy Phil Casados)
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Carlos Romano | ... |
Priest
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| René Enríquez | ... |
Somoza
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Jose Campos Jr. | ... |
Soldier (Matagalpa)
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Raymard Camp | ... |
T.V. Camera Crew
(as Halim Camp)
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Antonio Mata Jr. | ... |
T.V. Camera Crew
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Julio Cesar Vazquez | ... |
Small Boy
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| Martin LaSalle | ... |
Commandante Cinco
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Filipe Ytuarte | ... |
Commandante Cinco
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Jorge Zepeda | ... |
Rafael
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Alfredo Tarzan Gutiérrez | ... |
Soldier (Roadblock)
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Jose Marin | ... |
Soldier (Roadblock)
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J.A. Ferral | ... |
Soldier (Jazy's House)
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E. Baramona | ... |
Soldier (Jazy's House)
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Octavio Cruz | ... |
Soldier (Jazy's House)
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| Leonor Llausás | ... |
Woman (Shanty Town)
(as Leonor Llausas)
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Juan Carlos Meizueiro | ... |
Boy Soldier
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Humberto Vilchis | ... |
Squadron Commander
(as Humberto Vilches)
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Roberto Dumant | ... |
Hotel Clerk
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Ahui Camacho | ... |
Muchacho (Jazy's House)
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Arturo Rodríguez Doring | ... |
Muchacho (Jazy's House)
(as Arturo R. Doring)
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| Bruno Bichir | ... |
Muchacho (Jazy's House)
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Ricardo Ramirez | ... |
Sandinista (with Radio)
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José Carlos Rodríguez | ... |
Sandinista (with Radio)
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Enrique Hernández | ... |
Boy on Bike
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| Monica Miguel | ... |
Doctor
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Luisa Sánchez M. | ... |
Woman (Refugee Camp)
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Carlos Lenin Vazuez | ... |
Boy
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The Folkloristas | ... |
Singing Group
(as Los Folkloristas)
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Clay Wright | ... |
Helicopter Pilot
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Michael Crowley | ... |
Helicopter Gunner
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Eugene Vagnone | ... |
Helicopter Gunner
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Directed by
| Roger Spottiswoode | ||
Written by
| Ron Shelton | ... | (screenplay by) and |
| Clayton Frohman | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Clayton Frohman | ... | (story by) |
Produced by
| Anna Roth | ... | associate producer |
| Jonathan T. Taplin | ... | producer (produced by) (as Jonathan Taplin) |
| Edward Teets | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Jerry Goldsmith | ||
Cinematography by
| John Alcott | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Mark Conte | ||
Editorial Department
| John Bloom | ... | supervising editor |
| Patricia A. Galvin | ... | apprentice editor (as Patty Galvin) |
| James C. Johnson | ... | assistant editor |
| Sergio Ortega | ... | first assistant editor |
| Paul Seydor | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Wallis Nicita | ||
Art Direction by
| Agustín Ituarte | ... | (as Augustin Ytuarte) |
| Toby Carr Rafelson | ... | (as Toby Rafelson) |
Set Decoration by
| Enrique Estévez | ||
Costume Design by
| Cynthia Bales | ||
Makeup Department
| Esperanza Gómez | ... | hair stylist |
| Edouard F. Henriques | ... | makeup artist (as Ed Henriques) |
| Carlos Horcasitas | ... | barber |
| Esther Oropeza | ... | makeup artist (as Ester Oropeza) |
Production Management
| César Armando Jiménez | ... | assistant production manager |
| Aurelio Ortiz | ... | production manager: Mexico |
| Edward Teets | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Javier Carreño | ... | second assistant director |
| Patrick Crowley | ... | first assistant director |
| Russ Harling | ... | second assistant director |
| Jesús Marín | ... | first assistant director: Mexico |
| Ron Shelton | ... | action director: second unit |
Art Department
| Benito Cano | ... | prop man |
| Antonio Mata Jr. | ... | assistant prop man |
| Antonio Mata | ... | property master |
| Charles Stewart | ... | set dresser |
| Lisa Lopez | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
| Drew Struzan | ... | poster artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Richard L. Anderson | ... | sound effects supervisor |
| Robert Deschaine | ... | adr mixer / foley mixer |
| John Dunn | ... | sound editor |
| Stephen Hunter Flick | ... | sound editor (as Stephen Flick) |
| Efren Flores | ... | assistant boom operator |
| Kirk Francis | ... | sound mixer |
| Warren Hamilton Jr. | ... | sound editor (as Warren Hamilton) |
| Mark A. Mangini | ... | adr editor |
| Bob Minkler | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Michael Minkler | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jorge Palomino | ... | boom operator |
| Robert Rootenberg | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Dale Strumpell | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Christopher Flick | ... | apprentice sound editor (uncredited) |
| John Roesch | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Laurencio Cordero | ... | special effects |
| Jesus G. Duran | ... | special effects (as Jesus Duran) |
Stunts
| John Ashby | ... | stunts |
| Bruce Paul Barbour | ... | stunts (as Bruce Barbour) |
| Alex Brown | ... | stunts |
| Tony Brubaker | ... | stunts |
| Gary Combs | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Gilbert B. Combs | ... | stunts |
| Monty Cox | ... | stunts (as Lamont Cox) |
| Kerrie Cullen | ... | stunts |
| George Fisher | ... | stunts |
| Harold Jones | ... | stunts |
| Bennie Moore | ... | stunts (as Benny Moore) |
| Cha Cha Sandoval-McMahon | ... | stunts (as Tanya Russell) |
| Eddie Smith | ... | stunts |
| Michael M. Vendrell | ... | stunts (as Mike Vendrell) |
| Gene Walker | ... | stunts |
| David Zellitti | ... | stunts (as David Zeletti) |
| Conrad E. Palmisano | ... | stunt coordinator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Lou Bogue | ... | gaffer |
| Salvador Gil | ... | camera operator |
| Paul Kenward | ... | second assistant camera |
| Adolfo Lara | ... | head electrician (as Adolpho Lara) |
| Julio Leyva | ... | first assistant camera (as Julio M. Leiva) |
| Bruce McBroom | ... | still photographer |
| Douglas F. O'Neons | ... | camera operator (as Doug O'Neons) |
| Graciano Perez | ... | key grip |
| Salvador 'Apache' Serrano | ... | dolly grip |
| Gary Thieltges | ... | first assistant camera |
| Egil S. Woxholt | ... | camera operator: second unit (as Egil Woxholt) |
| Alexander Seligman | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Deborah Lucchesi | ... | casting assistant |
| Luis Sánchez | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Roberto Carneiro | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Federico Castillo | ... | wardrobe assistant (as Fredrico Castillo) |
| Robert Iannaccone | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Music Department
| Bruce Botnick | ... | music producer |
| Kenneth Hall | ... | music editor (as Ken Hall) |
| Pat Metheny | ... | musician: guitar solos |
| Arthur Morton | ... | orchestrator |
| John Richards | ... | music mixer |
| Bruce Botnick | ... | music engineer (uncredited) / music mixer (uncredited) |
| Jerry Goldsmith | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
| John Richards | ... | music engineer (uncredited) |
| Sidney Sax | ... | orchestra contractor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Ana Maria Quintana | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Charles Enzen | ... | transportation captain |
| Stacy Newton | ... | transportation (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Harry Capoine | ... | airport coordinator contact |
| Wayne Fitzgerald | ... | titles |
| Ricardo Frera | ... | production accountant: Mexico |
| Emily Gamboa | ... | production coordinator: Mexico |
| Vince Heileson | ... | production accountant |
| Stevie Lazo | ... | post-production accountant |
| Jorge Mancilla | ... | military advisor |
| Patt McCurdy | ... | production coordinator |
| Katherine Moore | ... | publicity / unit publicist |
| Matthew Naythons | ... | technical advisor |
| Lois Shelton | ... | production associate |
| Anastasia St. Amand | ... | assistant to producer |
| Robert Wait | ... | production assistant |
| Candace Carnicelli | ... | dancer (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Orion Pictures (1983) (United States) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1983) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Stockholm Film (1983) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Compagnia di Distribuzione Europea (1984) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Laurenfilm (1984) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Orion im Filmverlag (1984) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors (1984) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1984) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Spentzos Films (1984) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Union Générale Cinématographique (UGC) (1984) (France) (theatrical)
- Rank Video (1984) (United Kingdom) (video)
- Roadshow Home Video (1984) (Australia) (VHS)
- VCL Communications (1984) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Vestron Video (1984) (United States) (VHS)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1986) (Greece) (video)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1987) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- La Cinq (1989) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Video Treasures (1989) (United States) (VHS)
- Avid Home Entertainment (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- GoodTimes Home Video (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- HGV Video Productions (1995) (Canada) (VHS)
- Sandrew Film (1998) (Sweden) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Studio S Entertainment (2010) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (2016) (World-wide)
- Twilight Time (2014) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Justbridge Entertainment (2018) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Justbridge Entertainment (2018) (Germany) (DVD)
- Image Entertainment (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- MGM Home Entertainment
- Orion Home Video (United States) (video)
- Roadshow Home Video
- Starlight (West Germany) (VHS) (unknown)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- C.T.S. Studios (music recorded at)
- DeLuxe Laboratories (prints by)
- Descriptive Video Works (descriptive video)
- National Philharmonic Orchestra (orchestra)
- Olympic Studios (music recorded at)
- Weddington Productions (post-production sound services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 Tom Zoerner |
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| Taglines | This wasn't their war but it was their story...and they wouldn't let it go! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $9,500,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $1,837,768, 23 Oct 1983 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | This movie was made and released about four years after the events of the Nicaraguan revolution depicted in the film occurred in 1979. American reporter Bill Stewart was killed by Nicaraguan soldiers at that time. See more » |
| Goofs | When the convoy in Africa is attacked by a Douglas C-47, it is made to appear it is shooting at the road ahead of it, although the C-47 has no forward-firing weapons. It may have a machine gun in the rear cargo door, but it is in no position to fire ahead of the aircraft. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Dick Tracy/Torn Apart/Another 48 Hrs. (1990). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Dear John See more » |
| Quotes |
Marcel Jazy:
I like you people, but you are sentimental shits! You fall in love with the poets; the poets fall in love with the Marxists; the Marxists fall in love with themselves. The country falls in love with the rhetoric, and in the end we are stuck with tyrants. See more » |