Deforestation of the Amazon is forcing indigenous Indians away, so few men can profit from cattle. Opposition gets killed. A US photojournalist tries to investigate. Activist Alyssa helps him.
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Title: Fire on the Amazon (1993)
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Cast
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| Craig Sheffer | ... | R.J. | |
| Sandra Bullock | ... | Alyssa | |
| Juan Fernández | ... | Ataninde (as Juan Fernandez) | |
| Judith Chapman | ... | Sandra | |
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Ramsay Ross | ... | Pistoleiro |
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David Elkin | ... | Lucavida |
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Jorge García Bustamante | ... | Valdez (as Jorge Garcia Bustamente) |
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Baldomero Cáceres | ... | Pedro (as Baldomero Caceres) |
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Carlos Victoria | ... | Miguel |
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Reynaldo Arenas | ... | Djamori |
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Ramón García | ... | Chato (as Ramon Garcia) |
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Eduardo Cesti | ... | Rafael Santos |
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Natalia Torres | ... | Nacia Santos |
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Graciela Cahuas | ... | Santos' Daughter |
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David Killerby | ... | Father Benacio |
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In Bolivia's Amazon basin, corporate cattle ranches are replacing the rain forest. When Santos, charismatic leader of the union of rubber tappers, forges an alliance with Indians to protest deforestation, he is assassinated. O'Brien, a US photo-journalist who has no skills as an investigator, wants a story when he thinks the police have framed and murdered an innocent Indian as the assassin. In his search for the truth, he involves Lysa Rothman, who worked for Santos and with whom he falls in love. As he gets deeper into trouble with the cops and the real assassin, he not only needs Lysa's help but that of the Indians' leader. How many will die so O'Brien can get his story? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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deforestation | amazon | female star appears nude | indigenous rights | rainforest |Taglines:
Fight fire with fire See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong language, areas of strong violence and a scene of strong sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Shot in 1990, not released until 1993. In several countries, it was re-released again after 1994, to capitalize on the popularity that Sandra Bullock had gained after Speed (1994). See more »Goofs
Near the end of the film, Chato is flying R.J. and Alyssa out in his single-engine float plane. He is shown pulling two "throttles" back as the sound of the engine revs up, but immediately above his hand the needle on the RPM gage is pegged on zero. See more »Crazy Credits
At the beginning of the credits the following is shown: "Every day, more than 70,000 acres of rainforest are destroyed. The loss to humans and science is incalcuable." See more »Alternate Versions
1996 re-cut version added 31 seconds to the steamy love scene. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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14 July 2000 (Argentina) See more »Also Known As:
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$2,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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The male star's vocabulary consisted of "one word" The word that would get 'erased' at least fifty times if we were to think this horrible movie would ever make it to the TV screen for humans to watch.