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

Jack Ryan

Morgan Freeman

DCI William Cabot

James Cromwell

President Fowler

Liev Schreiber

John Clark

Bridget Moynahan

Dr. Cathy Muller

Alan Bates

Dressler

Ciarán Hinds

President Nemerov

Philip Baker Hall

Defense Secretary Becker

Ron Rifkin

Secretary of State Owens

Bruce McGill

National Security Advisor Revell

Colm Feore

Olson

Josef Sommer

Senator Jessup