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Release Date:
21 October 1983 (USA)
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Tagline:
This wasn't their war but it was their story...and they wouldn't let it go! more
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Three journalists in a romantic triangle are involved in political intrigue during the last days of the corrupt Somozoa regime in Nicaragua before it falls to a popular revolution in 1979. full summary | add synopsis
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Nominated for Oscar.
Another 2 wins
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3 nominations
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(4 articles)
“Baaria” Under Fire As Animal Rights Groups Demand Tornatore’s Prosecution
(From indieWIRE. 2 October 2009, 10:46 AM, PDT)
Goldberg Under Fire Over Polanski Comments
(From WENN. 30 September 2009, 1:21 AM, PDT)
(From indieWIRE. 2 October 2009, 10:46 AM, PDT)
Goldberg Under Fire Over Polanski Comments
(From WENN. 30 September 2009, 1:21 AM, PDT)
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Sharp soundtrack
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Nick Nolte | ... | Russell Price | |
| Ed Harris | ... | Oates | |
| Gene Hackman | ... | Alex Grazier | |
| Joanna Cassidy | ... | Claire | |
| Alma Martinez | ... | Isela (as Alma Martínez) | |
| Holly Palance | ... | Journalist | |
| Ella Laboriel | ... | Nightclub Singer | |
| Samuel Zarzosa | ... | Jazz Combo: drums | |
| Jonathan Zarzosa | ... | Jazz Combo: piano | |
| Raul Picasso | ... | Jazz Combo: bass | |
| Oswaldo Doria | ... | Boy Photographer | |
| Fernando Elizondo | ... | Businessman | |
| Hamilton Camp | ... | Regis Seydor | |
| Jean-Louis Trintignant | ... | Marcel Jazy | |
| Richard Masur | ... | Hub Kittle |
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128 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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Singapore:NC-16 |
Iceland:16 |
Australia:M |
Finland:K-16 |
France:U |
Norway:15 |
Spain:13 |
Sweden:15 |
USA:R |
West Germany:16
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WILHELM SCREAM: when a man is thrown off an elephant in the beginning of the film
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Crew or equipment visible: At the beginning, when Price is given a lift from the soldiers (Oates is among them), the shadow of the whole crew is cast on the scene.
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The Sandinista hymn
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A favourite film. Conjures up questions in it's portrayal of press photographer stepping beyond reporting. Beautifully filmed but the real hook is the atmospheric soundtrack. Sharp! Just want to go to Nicruagua to hear these stunning sounds and see that lovely country.