Clear and Present Danger1994
Clear and Present Danger (1994)
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Critic Consensus: Perfecting the formula established in earlier installments, Clear and Present Danger reunites its predecessor's creative core to solidly entertaining effect.
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Cast
as Jack Ryan
as Clark
as Cathy Ryan
as Felix Cortez
as Robert Ritter
as James Cutter
as President Bennett
as Ernesto Escobedo
as Captain Ramirez
as Chavez
as Judge Moore
as Moira Wolfson
as Senator Mayo
as Admiral Greer
as Sally Ryan
as FBI Director Jacobs
as FBI Agent Murray
as DEA Agent Fowler
as Sergeant Oso
as Ian Ryan
as Radio Man
as Sipo
as Petey
as Ambassador Ferris
as Rose
as Satellite Analyst
as Voice-Print Analyst
as CIA Analyst
as Washington Detective
as Committee Chairman
as Sergeant Major
as Staff Sergeant
as Sniper Sergeant
as Blackhawk Pilot
as Blackhawk Co-Pilot
as Coast Guard Captain
as Coast Guardman
as DEA Surveillance Agent
as DEA Agent
as DEA Agent
as Enrique Rojas
as Cortez's Bodyguard
as Escobedo's Wife
as Mining Company Manager
as Chemist
as Fernandez
as Cartel Maid
as Venezuelan Telephonist
as Gate House Guard
as Reporter
as Reporter
as INS Officer
as Dr. Polk
as Restaurant Doctor
as Restaurant Hostess
as Greer's Secretary
as Nurse
as Greer's Widow
as President's Secretary
as CIA Counsel
as Spock
as Coast Guard Chief
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Critic Reviews for Clear and Present Danger
All Critics (41) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (33) | Rotten (8) | DVD (11)
This is the third movie with Jack as its hero, so he is a known quantity -- a humanist spook with an overdeveloped moral sense -- but Ford, playing the part for the second time, knows how to keep his earnestness fresh.
Narrative complexity and momentum make this a true cinematic equivalent of an absorbing page-turner.
There's a glimmer of interest in the film's ideological contortions, but as a commercial action thriller this is inflated and sluggish.
In a film that opens with the sight of a waving American flag, subtlety may not be foremost on anyone's mind. But Mr. Ford's wary intelligence does wonders for a potentially one-dimensional character.
For what it is, Clear and Present Danger is fun to sit through.
An absorbing, if overlong adaptation of Tom Clancy's bestseller.
Audience Reviews for Clear and Present Danger
When I was in my teens, I thoroughly enjoyed Tom Clancy. Clancy has always bgeen a master of Techno Thriller, aside from his last years before retiring. Clear and Present Danger is one incredible story about America's covert and Illegal war against Columbian drug Lords smuggling their product in the States. Clear and Present Danger is a top notch action Thriller with a terrific cast of actors. The film is a non stop action film that delivers awesome thrills. Harrison plays Jack Ryan yet again (he first played the role in Patriot Games, another terrific action film) CAPD is one well executed film thats just as exciting as reading Tom Clancy's work. Phillip Noyce who also directed Patriot Games and directed the Thriller Horror film Dead Calm returns to the director's chair, and cooks up another winner. Clear And Present Danger is an electrifying film that is never boring. Harrison Ford is the perfect actor to play Jack Ryan. As with Patriot Games, he delivers something terrific on screen. Though a good film, I thought that Clear And Present Danger was a step down from Noyce's previous Clancy adaptation, Patriot Games. Patriot Games is along with The Hunt For Red October the best adaptation of a Clancy work. But Clear And Present Danger is still good entertainment and has some solid acting, but I thought the subject matter in Patriot Games was a lot more Thrilling than in this film. Clear And Present Danger is a good, solid follow up with good action, thrills and acting. But to those who enjoyed Patriot Games better, like I did, then of course you'll find this a bit less electrifying as Patriot Games. Still this is a must see for Tom Clancy fans. A good, entertaining film nonetheless.
Super Reviewer
This sounded really really good however I just found it confusing, way too fast moving and about a zillion characters. I haven't watched the first one however I believe sequels should be understandable whether you've seen the first one or not. I was just left confused and not caring for the characters.
Super Reviewer
An explosive edge of your seat action-packed thriller. A smart, frequently exciting and electrifying film that loaded with heart-pounding action and riveting suspense. Harrison Ford and Willem Dafoe are at their best. Ford oce again brings this amazing role to furious life. Dafoe is compelling and fantastic. The best Tom Clancy adaptation since The Hunt For Red October.
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Clear and Present Danger Quotes
| Robert Ritter: | Jack computer theft is a serious crime. |
| Jack Ryan: | So are crimes against the constitution. |
| Robert Ritter: | You are such a Boy Scout! You see everything in black and white! |
| Jack Ryan: | No, no, no! Not black and white Ritter, right and wrong! |
| Robert Ritter: | The world is gray, Jack! |
| Jack Ryan: | There's no sense defusing a bomb after it's already gone off. |