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The Sum of All Fears

2002 Film Synopsis & Plot Summary

6.4/10

Rating

124 min

Runtime

2002

Release Year

Phil Alden Robinson

Director

Cast

Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman, James Cromwell, Liev Schreiber, Bridget Moynahan

Quick Synopsis

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.

Full Plot Summary of The Sum of All Fears

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.

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