Agent Jack Ryan becomes acting Deputy Director of Intelligence for the CIA when Admiral Greer is diagnosed with cancer. When an American businessman, and friend of the president, is murdered on his yacht, Ryan starts discovering links between the man and drug dealers. As former CIA agent John Clark is sent to Colombia to kill drug cartel kingpins in retaliation, Ryan must fight through multiple cover-ups to figure out what happened and who's responsible.
Jack Ryan is drawn into a covert war against a Colombian drug cartel when the President authorizes an operation to disrupt their finances. As Ryan delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy within the U.S. government that threatens to undermine the mission and his own career. He must navigate treacherous political waters and direct combat to expose the truth and protect his country.
Clear and Present Danger was a commercial success and generally well-received by critics, who praised its tense action sequences, Harrison Ford's performance, and its complex political thriller elements. While some found it derivative of its predecessor, it was widely considered a solid entry in the genre.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful plot and action, with many highlighting Harrison Ford's performance as a major draw. Some viewers found the intricate political maneuvering compelling, while others felt it was a satisfying continuation of the Jack Ryan series.
Harrison Ford reportedly insisted on performing many of his own stunts, including the difficult scene where he is submerged underwater in a sinking vehicle.
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