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.
Ben Affleck
as Jack Ryan
Morgan Freeman
as DCI William Cabot
James Cromwell
as President Fowler
Liev Schreiber
as John Clark
Bridget Moynahan
as Dr. Cathy Muller
Alan Bates
as Dressler
Ciarán Hinds
as President Nemerov
Philip Baker Hall
as Defense Secretary Becker
Ron Rifkin
as Secretary of State Owens
Bruce McGill
as National Security Advisor Revell
Colm Feore
as Olson
Josef Sommer
as Senator Jessup
