Under Fire (1983): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Under Fire is a 1983 war drama directed by Roger Spottiswoode, starring Gene Hackman, Ed Harris and Nick Nolte. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes and earned $5.7 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 8m (128 min)
- Director
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Under Fire About?
The premise of Under Fire without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the final days of Nicaragua's revolution, two American journalists become entangled in the escalating conflict between the Sandinista rebels and the U.S.-backed Somoza regime. When a fellow journalist is brutally murdered, the survivors grapple with the ethical implications of their profession. They must confront their own objectivity and decide whether to remain detached observers or actively intervene in the dangerous and volatile situation, potentially risking their lives in the process.
Under Fire Themes & Keywords
· 46 tags- nicaragua
- managua nicaragua
- year 1979
- revolution
- journalist
- photographer
- reporter
- cia central intelligence agency
- reference to the emmy awards
- translator
- reference to martin luther king jr.
- reference to the pope
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- grenade
- priest
- jail
- reference to farrah fawcett
- scene during opening credits
- social commentary
- white savior
- ends with a freeze frame
- civil war
- death
- nightclub
- political thriller
- summary execution
- shantytown
- rebel
- kidnapping
- insurrection
- insurgency
- hotel
- hand grenade
- elephant
- disinterment
- chad
- baltimore orioles
- american aid
- shot in the chest
- photojournalist
- murder
- mercenary
- dictator
- central america
- 1970s
- helicopter
- independent film
Under Fire Cast
Gene Hackman leads the cast, with Ed Harris and Nick Nolte. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Roger Spottiswoode
Also Starring in Under Fire
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Under Fire Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Under Fire 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
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Under Fire Plot Summary
What happens in Under Fire from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A tense, globe-trotting drama follows a photojournalist named Russell Price as his assignments pull him from one volatile scene to another. In Chad, Russell encounters a mercenary known as Oates, a figure tied to the very conflict he’s covering. After a long day of war reporting, Russell returns to his hotel and attends a farewell-style “Bon Voyage” party for his friend Alex Grazier, who is stepping away from frontline journalism to take a highly paid job as a New York news anchor. The party is complicated by personal history: Russell is secretly having an affair with Alex’s girlfriend, fellow journalist Claire Stryder.
Full summary
The whole story of Under Fire, scene by scene
Under Fire Box Office
Under Fire grossed $5.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.7M
- US & Canada
- $5.7M
Under Fire Awards & Nominations
Under Fire was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 4 nominations come from 3 ceremonies, the most at the Golden Globes 1984.
4 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1985 1 nomination- Nominated Best Editing
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Golden Globes 1984 2 nominations- Nominated Best Original Score
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical – Gene Hackman
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Oscars 1984 1 nomination- Nominated Music (Original Score)
Under Fire Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Under Fire.
How Well Do You Know Under Fire?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the photojournalist whose assignments take him from Chad to Nicaragua?
Cars in Under Fire
26 cars on screen, including the 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle and the 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu.
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1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Important role -
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1980 Renault 12 Important role
Under Fire Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Под огнем.” and “Unter Feuer”.
- Also known as
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- Под огнем.
- Unter Feuer
- Under Fire - Unter Feuer
- I skottlinjen
- In de Vuurlinie
- Under ild
- Sotto tiro
- Под огнём
- Bajo el fuego
- Tűzvonalban
- Αποστολή στη Νικαράγουα
- Debaixo de Fogo
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- Pod ostrzałem
- 战火下
- Sob Fogo Cerrado
- 언더 화이어
- I skudlinien
- Pod palbou
- Sota el foc
- Ateş Altında
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Under Fire, Last Plane Out and Nicaragua: A Nation’s Right to Survive.
Under Fire FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Under Fire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Under Fire?
Under Fire runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was Under Fire released?
Under Fire was released on October 21, 1983.
Who directed Under Fire?
Under Fire was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
More films by Roger Spottiswoode Who is in the cast of Under Fire?
Under Fire stars Gene Hackman, Ed Harris and Nick Nolte, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Under Fire make at the box office?
Under Fire grossed $5.7 million worldwide.
How is Under Fire rated?
Under Fire has 7.0/10 on IMDb and 72 on Metacritic.
Was Under Fire nominated for any awards?
Under Fire received 4 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does Under Fire have a post-credit scene?
No. Under Fire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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