Under Fire is a 1983 political film set during the last days of the Nicaraguan revolution that ended the Somoza regime in 1979 Nicaragua. It stars Nick Nolte, Gene Hackman and Joanna Cassidy. The musical score by Jerry Goldsmith, which featured well-known jazz guitarist Pat Metheny, was nominated for an Academy Award. The editing by Mark Conte and John Bloom was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Editing.The Film was shot in the Mexican states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.
Though the film is largely fictional, it was inspired by the murder of ABC reporter Bill Stewart and his translator Juan Espinoza by National Guard forces on June 20, 1979. ABC cameraman Jack Clark was shooting "incidental" footage, and caught the entire episode on tape. The footage was shown on national television in the United States and became a major international incident, undermining what remained of dictator Anastasio Somoza's support. The incident was the final straw for the Carter Administration's relationship with Somoza, whose regime fell on July 19.
I am laying down, staring at the ceiling.
I feel a tension creeping up my spine, tortures me.
The more I think about it, the more I feel the pain.
Better try to fall asleep but damn I have to scream.
In my dreams everything's alright.
I'm so far away from the misery.
The world's in pain and in agony.
I am not justified to complain.
When the world is crying why can't we try to understand?
The world is under fire, still we complain 'bout the small things in life.
I hear a clock ticking.
The sound is killing me.
'Thinking 'bout the children that are starving around the world.
Peace, love and understanding was meant as a guiding light.
But I don't know anyone who follows that great vision.
Our world is a falling star.
We have to realize it's time to save the world.
In my dreams everything's allright.
We have to understand we're close to damnation.
When the world is crying why can't we try to understand?
The world is under fire, still we complain 'bout the small things in life.
Under fire...
[Guitar solo: Patrik]
When the world is crying why can't we try to understand?
The world is under fire, still we complain 'bout the small things in life.
Under fire!
I am lying down, and I'm staring at the ceiling.
I'm feeling tension creeping up my spine,
Under fire!