The Firing Line
1988, English. Directed by Jun Gallardo.
The Shortest Distance Between Life and Death
An American military advisor becomes disillusioned by the brutality and corruption of the Central American government which hired him. When his shift in sympathies becomes known, he's arrested and tortured but soon escapes, along with a beautiful American woman, in order to join the rebels.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Details
- Released
- 4 April 1988
- Country
- United States of America, Philippines
- Written by
- Sonny Sanders, Jun Gallardo
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The Firing Line runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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The Firing Line isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Firing Line?
If you liked The Firing Line, try Beckman, The System, Hunting Grounds.
Who directed The Firing Line?
The Firing Line (1988) was directed by Jun Gallardo and stars Reb Brown, Shannon Tweed, Kahlena Marie.