Overview
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.
Cast
- Ben Affleck as Jack Ryan
- Morgan Freeman as DCI William Cabot
- James Cromwell as President Fowler
- Liev Schreiber as John Clark
- Bridget Moynahan as Dr. Cathy Muller
- Alan Bates as Dressler
- Ciarán Hinds as President Nemerov
- Philip Baker Hall as Defense Secretary Becker
- Ron Rifkin as Secretary of State Owens
- Bruce McGill as National Security Advisor Revell