# Clear and Present Danger (1994)

> A principled CIA intelligence chief battles cartels, assassins, and his own government when a covert Colombian operation turns into a deadly cover-up.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4528

## Facts

- Runtime: 141 min
- Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller
- Director: Phillip Noyce
- Cast: Harrison Ford, Willem Dafoe, Joaquim de Almeida, Henry Czerny, Harris Yulin, Donald Moffat, Miguel Sandoval, Raymond Cruz
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109444/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, propulsive, sardonic, action movie night, political thriller marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of betrayal and intrigue within the corridors of power.

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