Patriot Games
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Clear and Present Danger
A tense, intricate political thriller that keeps you leaning forward, with bursts of action and a strong moral core.
About 1994 film by Phillip Noyce
Genres drama, action, spy, thriller, political thriller
Directed by Phillip Noyce
Written by Steven Zaillian, John Milius, Donald E. Stewart
Starring Harrison Ford, Willem Dafoe, James Earl Jones, Clark Gregg, Benjamin Bratt, Thora Birch, Anne Archer, Hope Lange
Music James Horner
Runtime 141 min
Country United States
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