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Chain of Command

2000 · 96 min

A tense, fast-moving political thriller that keeps you on edge with ticking-clock stakes and sudden betrayals.

Directed by
John Terlesky
Genres
Action, Thriller
Tagline
The most powerful enemy comes from within.
Overview
Secret Service agents must retrieve the briefcase allowing the President control of America's nuclear arsenal before massive destruction ensues.

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Directed by
John Terlesky
Genres
Action, Thriller
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Tone
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • conspiracy
  • power
  • betrayal
  • survival
  • loyalty
Places
  • big city
  • sea
  • military
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror2
Humour2
Realism5
Romance2
Tension7
Darkness6
Complexity4
Emotional weight4

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Genres
action, thriller
Directed by
John Terlesky
Written by
T.L. Lankford
Starring
Roy Scheider, Patrick Muldoon, María Conchita Alonso, Michael Biehn, Philip Tan, Ric Young, Sung-Hi Lee, Steven Ho
Cinematography
Maximo Munzi
Runtime
96 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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