User blog:ARTaylor/25 Years of Clear and Present Danger

Today is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the premiere of Clear and Present Danger. The film is the third in the series to focus on the character of Jack Ryan, though it is based on the character's fourth book. In the film, CIA analyst Jack Ryan is appointed the acting head of the organization only to discover it is engaged in a covert war against a Columbian drug cartel.

The film was a hit with critics and a box office smash, eventually becoming the tenth highest grossing film of the year. It was nominated for two Academy Awards.

The film features the talents of Clark Gregg as a Staff Sergeant.