About Clear and Present Danger

Clear and Present Danger is a thrilling political action film, released in 1994. It is based on Tom Clancy's novel of the same name. It tells the story of Jack Ryan, a high-ranking CIA officer who finds himself caught in the crossfire of a covert war against a Colombian drug cartel

In this gripping narrative, Jack discovers that his superiors are partaking in an illegal operation, directly contradicting the President's stance on the drug war. He is consequently thrown into a perilous situation, desperately trying to expose the deception while maintaining his personal integrity and saving the lives of several American soldiers abandoned overseas.

Making / Production

Directed by Phillip Noyce and produced by Mace Neufeld, Clear and Present Danger is brought to life by a skilled production team. The screenplay was written by Donald Stewart, Steven Zaillian, and John Milius. The film was shot on-location in Mexico, Washington D.C., and California, ensuring a realistic depiction of its settings.

Actors

• Harrison Ford as Jack Ryan: Ford delivers an exceptional performance, bringing depth and integrity to the character.
• Willem Dafoe as John Clark: A mysterious CIA operative, his role heightened the suspense in the movie.
• Anne Archer as Dr. Caroline "Cathy" Ryan: Archer skillfully portrays the loving wife of Jack Ryan.
• James Earl Jones as Admiral James Greer: Jones lends gravitas to the role of Ryan's superior.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the third film in the Jack Ryan series, following The Hunt for Red October and Patriot Games.
• The film was a box office hit, earning over $200 million worldwide.
• It is the last film to feature James Earl Jones as Admiral Greer.

Awards

The film received Academy Award nominations for Best Sound and Best Sound Effects Editing.

Quotes

• "The world is grey, Jack."
• "I will not let you dishonor their memories by pretending you had nothing to do with it!"
• "Soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, white, black, yellow, green, gay, straight, all shed the same blood."

Music, Soundtrack

• The haunting and thrilling score for the film was composed by the legendary James Horner.
• A stand-out track is "Clear and Present Danger Main Title"."
• The score perfectly accentuates the thrilling and suspenseful nature of the film.