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In the Line of Fire

  • 19931993
  • RR
  • 2h 8m
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Clint Eastwood in In the Line of Fire (1993)
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Secret Service agent Frank Horrigan couldn't save Kennedy, but he's determined not to let a clever assassin take out this president.Secret Service agent Frank Horrigan couldn't save Kennedy, but he's determined not to let a clever assassin take out this president.Secret Service agent Frank Horrigan couldn't save Kennedy, but he's determined not to let a clever assassin take out this president.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
103K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,315
496
  • Director
    • Wolfgang Petersen
  • Writer
    • Jeff Maguire
  • Stars
    • Clint Eastwood
    • John Malkovich
    • Rene Russo
Top credits
  • Director
    • Wolfgang Petersen
  • Writer
    • Jeff Maguire
  • Stars
    • Clint Eastwood
    • John Malkovich
    • Rene Russo
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 188User reviews
    • 72Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 2 wins & 17 nominations total

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    Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood
    • Frank Horriganas Frank Horrigan
    John Malkovich
    John Malkovich
    • Mitch Learyas Mitch Leary
    Rene Russo
    Rene Russo
    • Lilly Rainesas Lilly Raines
    Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott
    • Al D'Andreaas Al D'Andrea
    Gary Cole
    Gary Cole
    • Bill Wattsas Bill Watts
    Fred Thompson
    Fred Thompson
    • Harry Sargentas Harry Sargent
    • (as Fred Dalton Thompson)
    John Mahoney
    John Mahoney
    • Sam Campagnaas Sam Campagna
    Gregory Alan Williams
    Gregory Alan Williams
    • Matt Wilderas Matt Wilder
    • (as Greg Alan-Williams)
    Jim Curley
    Jim Curley
    • Presidentas President
    Sally Hughes
    Sally Hughes
    • First Ladyas First Lady
    Clyde Kusatsu
    Clyde Kusatsu
    • Jack Okuraas Jack Okura
    Steve Hytner
    Steve Hytner
    • Tony Carduccias Tony Carducci
    Tobin Bell
    Tobin Bell
    • Mendozaas Mendoza
    Bob Schott
    Bob Schott
    • Jimmy Hendricksonas Jimmy Hendrickson
    Juan A. Riojas
    • Raulas Raul
    Elsa Raven
    Elsa Raven
    • Booth's Landladyas Booth's Landlady
    Arthur Senzy
    Arthur Senzy
    • Paramedicas Paramedic
    Patrika Darbo
    Patrika Darbo
    • Pam Magnusas Pam Magnus
    • Director
      • Wolfgang Petersen
    • Writer
      • Jeff Maguire
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      John Malkovich improvised the scene where he puts the gun into his mouth. Executive producer and director Wolfgang Petersen liked it so much, he left it in the movie. Apparently, Clint Eastwood started laughing off camera, that's why you see Malkovich smiling while the gun is in his mouth.
    • Goofs
      Lilly's gown during the party scene would be inappropriate for a female Secret Service agent, as it would prevent her from performing her duties should there be an attempt on the President's life. In those situations female agents instead wear dress pants and more practical shoes. (With the gown, there is also the problem of where to hide the service weapon.)
    • Quotes

      Frank Horrigan: [over the phone] I want you to give yourself up.

      Mitch Leary: So I can live a long and fruitful life?

      Frank Horrigan: Oh, we can work something out.

      Mitch Leary: [laughs] Jesus, Frank, don't fucking lie to me. I have a rendezvous with death, and so does the President, and so do you, Frank, if you get too close to me.

      Frank Horrigan: You have a rendezvous with my ass, motherfucker!

    • Alternate versions
      The original UK cinema and video releases were cut by 8 secs (10 secs for video) by the BBFC to heavily edit shots of Al being suffocated with a plastic bag, some bloody gunshot impacts, Sally's head being beaten against a wall, and to remove the neck-breaks of Sally's flatmate. The cuts were fully waived in 2008 for the Blu-ray.
    • Connections
      Edited into In the Line of Fire: The Ultimate Sacrifice (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Willow Weep For Me
      Written by Ann Ronell

    User reviews188

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    Top review
    8/10
    Top Thriller
    Frank Horrigan (Clint Eastwood) is a secret service agent plagued with guilt over the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, while he was on duty. Thirty years later and the current president is entering a re-election campaign, but he is receiving death threats; and Horrigan has been called in to assist in what should be a routine research operation. John Malkovich plays the professional assassin and master of disguise who is tracking the president, and using the past he begins to torture Horrigan in a psychological duel of cat and mouse.

    Malkovich, Eastwood and Rene Russo all give wonderful performances in this top notch thriller. The direction is excellent and the entire picture is charged with tension and intrigue throughout.

    A must see for thriller fans 8/10
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    • Jan 14, 2007

    FAQ2

    • What are the differences between the British BBFC 15 Version and the Uncut Version?
    • How did Horrigan know the gun was unloaded in the scene where the gangster try to make him shoot his partner?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 9, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Pictures (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Trong Tầm Lửa Đạn
    • Filming locations
      • Biltmore Hotel - 506 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $102,314,823
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $15,269,388
      • Jul 11, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $176,997,168
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 8 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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