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Where was Clear and Present Danger filmed?

1994 film, directed by Phillip Noyce.

  • Mexico

The story is set in Washington, about 1,832 miles (2,948 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Washington; D.C.; Colombia
Filmed in
Mexico
Distance
About 1,832 miles (2,948 km) between Washington and the nearest filming location.

About Clear and Present Danger

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Released
1994
Director
Phillip Noyce
Cast
Miguel SandovalBelita MorenoJoaquim de AlmeidaJames Earl JonesAnne ArcherDonald MoffatHenry CzernyRaymond CruzHarrison FordWillem Dafoe
Genre
ActionThrillerPolitical ThrillerDramaSpy
Based on
Clear and Present Danger

The story

CIA analyst Jack Ryan learns that Hardin was laundering money for the South American Cali Cartel, the leader of which, Ernesto Escobedo, ordered Hardin's murder for embezzling millions in drug profits.

Ryan is appointed acting Deputy Director of Intelligence when Admiral James Greer undergoes treatment for pancreatic cancer.

Cortez's identity is ascertained after he murders Jacobs' secretary, Moira, who was an unwitting informant.

Famous lines from Clear and Present Danger

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Who, me?Jack Ryan
  • Yes I do.Ernesto Escobedo
  • Go down where?Jack Ryan
  • Who is doing this?Ernesto Escobedo
  • If I had to guess..Felix Cortez

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