In the 1970s and 1980s, revolutionary wars were burning in Central American countries, and many American journalists, so-called field correspondents, were just sitting in big hotels and distributing news based on hearsay, and were unable to discover the truth at all. This film makes an in-depth reflection on this phenomenon, so that the audience has a better understanding of the production insider of "War News". The background of the story is Managua, the capital of Nicaragua. Russell Price, an American photojournalist, refused to join the ranks of the news colleagues who favored the local government. He was inspired by another American Public Radio reporter, Claire, to take the initiative to get involved in the revolution. During the camp's activities, and posted a fake photo of the leader of the resistance army still alive. The move led to the big-name TV anchor Alex who rushed to Managua to report the news, but was killed by the bodyguards of the President of Nigeria.
Under Fire movie plot
2022-10-24 21:49
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Hub Kittle: Listen, Russell, let's grow up. It's very easy to fall in love with the underdog, but there's an upside and a downside to this thing. I just want to remind you, all this stuff about a "revolution of poets" is crap.
Russell Price: It's great P.R., though, isn't it, Hub? So what's the upside?
Hub Kittle: Simple. And it could happen. Somoza destroys the terrorist insurgents, rebuilds the country, shit-cans the purveyors of excess, stabilizes the Cordoba, and is kindly beloved as the savior of Nicaragua. "Our" pal. Gotta' smoke?
Russell Price: [hands him a cigarette] What's the downside?
Hub Kittle: Commies take over the world.
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Alex Grazier: [looking at his face in a mirror] You were right. Everybody was right.
Claire: About what?
Alex Grazier: These cheekbones. What do you think of them?
Claire: I like your cheekbones, Alex. Is there anything the matter?
Alex Grazier: It's a face made for television.
Claire: [slightly taken aback] You mean you decided to go with the Network?
Alex Grazier: Yeah... They're gonna' give me 10 grand a week to read the news. I'll be in 60 million homes every night. When I take a breath, all of America will take a breath. When my voice trembles, all of America will tremble. I'm gonna' be a star. My vocal inflection will be more important than who controls Congress.
Claire: [grinning] And your name will become a household word.
Alex Grazier: [grinning] Yeah, I'll become a household word.