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The Sum of All Fears (2002)

PG_13 124 min  -  Action | Drama | Thriller  -   31 May 2002 (USA)
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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.

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Tom Clancy (novel), Paul Attanasio (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ben Affleck ...
Morgan Freeman ...
James Cromwell ...
Ken Jenkins ...
Admiral Pollack
Liev Schreiber ...
Bruce McGill ...
John Beasley ...
Russell Bobbitt Russell Bobbitt ...
Israeli Pilot
Philip Baker Hall ...
Al Vandecruys Al Vandecruys ...
US STRATCOM Colonel
Richard Cohee Richard Cohee ...
Mt. Weather General
Philip Pretten Philip Pretten ...
President's Military Aide
Alison Darcy Alison Darcy ...
Fowler's Aide
Richard Marner Richard Marner ...
Ostap Soroka Ostap Soroka ...
Zorkin's Translator
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Storyline

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  

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Plot Keywords:

CIA | Russia | Nuclear Bomb | Scientist | Nuclear Weapons  | See more »

Taglines:

27,000 Nuclear Weapons. One Is Missing.

Genres:

Action | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence, disaster images and brief strong language See all certifications »

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USA | Germany

Language:

English | Russian | Ukrainian | German | Arabic

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Der Anschlag See more »

Filming Locations:

Baltimore, Maryland, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$68,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$31,178,526 (USA) (2 June 2002) (3183 Screens)

Gross:

$118,471,320 (USA) (1 September 2002)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

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!" See more »

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. See more »

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.
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Connections

Referenced in The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) See more »

Soundtracks

"Rise Up"
Written by Eric Wikman & James Donaldson
Performed by Sunkids featuring Chance
Courtesy of Yellorange Productions, Inc. See more »