

Three U.S. journalists get too close to one another and their work in 1979 Nicaragua.
Cinematography
Handheld documentary-style that puts you in crossfire.
Acting
Nick Nolte's haunted eyes say everything.
Direction
Roger Spottiswoode's first feature—shot during actual revolution.

Director
Roger Spottiswoode
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in 1983 but set in 1979—the filmmakers recreated Nicaragua in Honduras while the real Contra war raged nearby.
Gene Hackman broke his finger during filming and kept it in the cast for authenticity; you can spot it.