In the Line of Fire
Veteran Secret Service agent Frank Horrigan is a man haunted by his failure to save President Kennedy while serving protection detail in Dallas. Thirty years later, a man calling himself "Booth" threatens the life of the current President, forcing Horrigan to come back to protection detail to confront the ghosts from his past.
Critics Sentiment
Horrigan jumps in front of President saving his life
Frank Horrigan investigates a routine counterfeiting case
The film builds from its slow procedural opening to the spectacular glass elevator finale, with the biggest jump occurring when the rooftop chase sequence elevates the stakes dramatically.
In the Line of Fire starts as a conventional thriller but builds impressive momentum through Malkovich's chilling performance and the psychological cat-and-mouse dynamic. The film peaks during the hotel fundraiser climax where Horrigan redeems his JFK failure, with critics consistently praising the innovative action sequences and the strong central performances throughout.
Full cast
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Clint Eastwood
Frank Horrigan
John Malkovich
Mitch Leary
Rene Russo
Lilly Raines
Dylan McDermott
Al D'Andrea
Gary Cole
Bill Watts
Fred Thompson
Harry Sargent
John Mahoney
Sam Campagna
Gregory Alan Williams
Matt Wilder
Jim Curley
President
Sally Hughes
First Lady
Clyde Kusatsu
Jack Okura
Steve Hytner
Tony Carducci
Tobin Bell
Mendoza
Bob Schott
Jimmy Hendrickson
Juan A. Riojas
Raul
Elsa Raven
Booth's Landlady
Arthur Senzy
Paramedic
Patrika Darbo
Pam Magnus
Mary Van Arsdel
Sally
Ryan Cutrona
LAPD Brass
Crew
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