Summaries

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.

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.—Tom Zoerner <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • journalist
  • revolution
  • year 1979
  • nicaragua
  • managua nicaragua
Genres
  • Drama
  • War
Release date Oct 20, 1983
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States Mexico
Language English Spanish
Filming locations Oaxaca City, Oaxaca State, Mexico
Production companies Cinema '84 Lion's Gate Films Under Fire Associates

Box office

Budget $9500000
Gross US & Canada $5696391
Opening weekend US & Canada $1837768
Gross worldwide $5696391

Tech specs

Runtime 2h 8m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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