Clear and Present Danger
A tense, intricate political thriller that keeps you leaning forward, with bursts of action and a strong moral core.
Same writer: Steven Zaillian · Tense, earnest · about corruption and power
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
A sleek, businesslike spy chase that moves efficiently through offices and streets, tense but rarely surprising.
About 2014 film directed by Kenneth Branagh
Genres action, techno-thriller, spy, thriller
Directed by Kenneth Branagh
Written by David Koepp, Steven Zaillian, Anthony Peckham
Starring Chris Pine, Kevin Costner, Keira Knightley, Kenneth Branagh, Gemma Chan, Colm Feore, David Paymer, Nonso Anozie
Music Patrick Doyle
Runtime 105 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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