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Release Date:
23 April 1986 (USA)
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Based on a true story. more
Plot:
A journalist, down on his luck in the US, drives to El Salvador to chronicle the events of the 1980 military dictatorship...
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Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Another 3 wins
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6 nominations
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(2 articles)
Roger Spottiswoode: The Hollywood Interview
(From The Hollywood Interview. 12 April 2009, 12:32 PM, PDT)
Watch out, Mickey Rourke: Indie Spirit is Oscar's consolation prize
(From Gold Derby. 21 February 2009, 1:43 PM, PST)
(From The Hollywood Interview. 12 April 2009, 12:32 PM, PDT)
Watch out, Mickey Rourke: Indie Spirit is Oscar's consolation prize
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Salvador is one wild ride
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| James Woods | ... | Richard Boyle | |
| James Belushi | ... | Doctor Rock | |
| Michael Murphy | ... | Ambassador Thomas Kelly | |
| John Savage | ... | John Cassady | |
| Elpidia Carrillo | ... | María (as Elpedia Carrillo) | |
| Tony Plana | ... | Major Maximiliano 'Max' Casanova | |
| Colby Chester | ... | Jack Morgan - State Department Analyst | |
| Cynthia Gibb | ... | Cathy Moore (as Cindy Gibb) | |
| Will MacMillan | ... | Colonel Bentley Hyde Sr. | |
| Valerie Wildman | ... | Pauline Axelrod | |
| José Carlos Ruiz | ... | Archbishop Romero | |
| Jorge Luke | ... | Colonel Julio Figueroa | |
| Juan Fernández | ... | Army Lieutenant | |
| Salvador Sánchez | ... | Human Rights Leader | |
| Rosario Zúñiga | ... | Human Rights Assistant |
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Outpost: Salvador (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
122 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Singapore:M18 |
Singapore:R21 (DVD rating) |
Iceland:16 |
Portugal:M/16 |
Brazil:16 |
South Korea:18 |
Philippines:R-18 |
Argentina:16 |
Australia:MA |
Chile:18 |
Finland:K-16 |
New Zealand:R16 |
Norway:18 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:18 |
USA:R |
West Germany:16
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Crew or equipment visible: At minute 41:44, when Major Max is giving his speech at the dinner table, as he circles the table you can clearly see the camera and boom operator reflected in the black window behind him.
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Referenced in Stardust: The Bette Davis Story (2006) (TV)
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Queen Of Hearts
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What eventually happened to Rick Boyle?more
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In the beginning the viewer thinks he has stumbled upon a road-trip gone wrong movie; this initial impression is strengthened by the presence of James Belushi, in a fantastic comedic/dramatic role. However, Stone ratchets up the tension in this political thriller as events escalate and force the protagonists to make difficult choices and take sides... an incredible film and memorable performances by Belushi and James Woods, who plays the ultimate cynic. a must see film.