Clear and Present Danger (1994)

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"Truth needs a soldier."

Movie · 1994 · 2h 21m · Released · Rated PG-13 · Action, Drama, Thriller

Synopsis

Agent Jack Ryan becomes acting Deputy Director of Intelligence for the CIA when Admiral Greer is diagnosed with cancer. When an American businessman, and friend of the president, is murdered on his yacht, Ryan starts discovering links between the man and drug dealers. As former CIA agent John Clark is sent to Colombia to kill drug cartel kingpins in retaliation, Ryan must fight through multiple cover-ups to figure out what happened and who's responsible.

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Cast

  • Harrison Ford as Jack Ryan
  • Willem Dafoe as John Clark
  • Joaquim de Almeida as Col. Felix V. Cortez
  • Henry Czerny as CIA Deputy Director Robert Ritter
  • Harris Yulin as National Security Advisor James Cutter
  • Donald Moffat as President Bennett
  • Miguel Sandoval as Ernesto Escobedo
  • Raymond Cruz as Domingo Chavez
  • Anne Archer as Dr. Cathy Ryan
  • Thora Birch as Sally Ryan

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If you’re into tense action thrillers with a strong political edge, Clear and Present Danger is a solid pick. Harrison Ford plays Jack Ryan, who steps up as acting Deputy Director of Intelligence at the CIA just as a close friend of the president is killed, setting off a chain of dangerous discoveries involving drug cartels and government cover-ups. The film mixes drama and suspense with some intense action scenes, especially when former CIA agent John Clark heads to Colombia on a mission. It feels like a smart, gripping ride that keeps you guessing about who’s really pulling the strings. Fans of movies like Mission Impossible or The Bourne Supremacy will find plenty to enjoy here, and the cast, including Willem Dafoe and Joaquim de Almeida, adds depth to the story. It’s a great choice for a night when you want something thrilling but with a bit of substance.

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