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Release Date:
3 August 1994 (USA)
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Tagline:
Truth needs a soldier. more
Plot:
CIA Analyst Jack Ryan is drawn into an illegal war fought by the US government against a Colombian drug cartel. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Another 3 wins
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4 nominations
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One of my all time favorite movies
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Harrison Ford | ... | Jack Ryan | |
| Willem Dafoe | ... | John Clark | |
| Anne Archer | ... | Cathy Muller Ryan | |
| Joaquim de Almeida | ... | Col. Felix Cortez | |
| Henry Czerny | ... | Robert Ritter | |
| Harris Yulin | ... | James Cutter | |
| Donald Moffat | ... | President Bennett | |
| Miguel Sandoval | ... | Ernesto Escobedo | |
| Benjamin Bratt | ... | Captain Ramirez | |
| Raymond Cruz | ... | Domingo Chavez | |
| Dean Jones | ... | Judge Moore | |
| Thora Birch | ... | Sally Ryan | |
| Ann Magnuson | ... | Moira Wolfson | |
| Hope Lange | ... | Senator Mayo | |
| Tom Tammi | ... | FBI Director Emile Jacobs |
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Rated PG-13 for some intense action/violence and language.
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Runtime:
141 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) |
Canada:AA (Ontario) |
Canada:PA (Manitoba) |
Iceland:14 (original rating) |
Iceland:16 (video rating) |
Canada:G (Quebec) |
Netherlands:12 |
South Korea:15 |
Brazil:12 |
Philippines:PG-13 |
USA:PG-13 (Certifitcate #32825) |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-14 |
Germany:12 |
Ireland:15 |
Norway:15 |
Peru:14 |
Singapore:PG |
Spain:13 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:12
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The lines for the final confrontation between Ryan and President Bennett in the Oval Office were taken from an earlier version of the script after the filmmakers tried the intended version and found it lacked punch.
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Errors in geography: After the ambush in Colombia, European-style Doppler sirens are heard. All Latin American police uses American-made klaxon sirens.
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Referenced in "Soul Food: A Clear and Present Stranger (#1.19)" (2001)
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America The Beautiful
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Is it necessary to watch "Patriot Games" before seeing "Clear and Present Danger"?Why is Jack called "John" when he is called into court?
Why did the Columbian killers rush to put up a flag when their boat was spotted by the U.S. Coast Guard?
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A CIA anaylst, Jack Ryan(Harrison Ford), is promoted to Deputy Director of Intelligence of the CIA after Admiral James Greer(James Earl Jones) suffers from illness. A close friend of the president(Donald Moffat) is murdered. The situation gets worse when the President is convinced to take actions against the drug cartels. Felix Cortez plays both sides. He tries to "inform" the CIA and he also works with the cartels. James Cutter(Harris Yulin) an advisor to the President, makes a deal with Cortez, and cuts off communications to troops in Columbia, through the Deputy Director of CIA Operations, Robert Ritter(Henry Czerny). Ryan goes to Colombia to save the troops with the help of John Clark(Willem Dafoe), but not before Ritter blames Ryan for Clark's men being captured by Cortez's mercenaries.
Clear and Present Danger is a great action/political thriller that is one of my all time favorite movies. Ford gives a great performance, perhaps his best. Theres also a great supporting cast including Willem Dafoe, Henry Czerny, and James Earl Jones. Besides powerful drama, Clear and Present Danger supplies good action sequences. I haven't read the book, but I plan to after seeing this movie.
Although the plot is a bit complex, this is a great movie and a must see. If you like Ford, action, or great drama, then Clear and Present Danger is a movie you should see. This film recieves my highest recommendation. 10/10