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A tense, intricate political thriller that keeps you leaning forward, with bursts of action and a strong moral core.
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Patriot Games
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About 1992 film by Phillip Noyce
Genres drama, action, techno-thriller, crime, spy, thriller, political thriller
Directed by Phillip Noyce
Written by Steven Zaillian, Donald E. Stewart
Starring Harrison Ford, Samuel L. Jackson, Sean Bean, Richard Harris, James Earl Jones, Thora Birch, Anne Archer, Bob Gunton
Music James Horner
Runtime 117 min
Country United States
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