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Clear and Present Danger (1994)

โ€œTruth needs a soldier.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 1,747 votes 2h 21m pg-13 ActionThrillerDrama

#49 of 90 films from 1994 #1017 of 2168 in action

Directed by Phillip Noyce ยท Written by John Milius, Steven Zaillian, Tom Clancy, Donald E. Stewart

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Overview

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.

Cast

Harrison Fordas Jack Ryan
Willem Dafoeas John Clark
Joaquim de Almeidaas Col. Felix V. Cortez
Henry Czernyas CIA Deputy Director Robert Ritter
Harris Yulinas National Security Advisor James Cutter
Donald Moffatas President Bennett
Miguel Sandovalas Ernesto Escobedo
Benjamin Brattas Captain Ramirez
Raymond Cruzas Domingo Chavez
Dean Jonesas Judge Moore
Anne Archeras Dr. Cathy Ryan
Thora Birchas Sally Ryan
Ann Magnusonas Moira Wolfson
Hope Langeas Senator Mayo

Facts

Release dateAugust 3, 1994
Runtime141 min (2h 21m) โ€” longer as the 1994 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$62,000,000
Box office$215,887,717 (3.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0109444

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Questions

How long is Clear and Present Danger?
Clear and Present Danger runs 141 minutes (2h 21m).
Is Clear and Present Danger worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 1,747 votes, which places it #49 of 90 films released in 1994 in this index (top 47%) and #1017 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Clear and Present Danger?
Clear and Present Danger was directed by Phillip Noyce. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Bone Collector (1999), Patriot Games (1992), The Giver (2014).
Who stars in Clear and Present Danger?
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.
What is Clear and Present Danger rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Clear and Present Danger?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/10807.

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