CIA analyst Jack Ryan must thwart the plans of a terrorist faction that threatens to induce a catastrophic conflict between the United States and Russia's newly elected president by detonating a nuclear weapon at a football game in Baltimore.
When the president of Russia suddenly dies, a man whose politics are virtually unknown succeeds him. The change in political leaders sparks paranoia among American CIA officials, so CIA director Bill Cabot recruits a young analyst to supply insight and advice on the situation. Then the unthinkable happens: a nuclear bomb explodes in a U.S. city, and America is quick to blame the Russians.
Written by Sujit R. Varma
Real U. S. Marines along with two Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters were used for the sequence of rescuing Fowler from the wrecked motorcade. The mission conducted by the Marines in this scene is what to expect when executing a TRAP (Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and/or Personnel). TRAP missions are most likely to be assigned to a Marine Expeditionary Unit. All Phil Alden Robinson had to do was point at the overturned limo and say "The President is in that car!"
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Goofs
Continuity:
After the helicopter crash, Ryan uses the pilot headset. The mic on the headset changes from green (David Clark H10-40 style) to black (H10-30 style) indicating a different headset was used on that shot.
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Quotes
President Fowler:
And don't underestimate Zorkin, pal. Between his economy, crime, Chechnya... Cabot:
His liver. President Fowler:
What's left of it. How is he, by the way? Cabot:
He's got a press conference scheduled for this afternoon. So at least we know he can sit up. See more »