27,000 nuclear weapons. One is missing.|May. 31, 2002|Canada|124 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Action;Drama;Thriller
Description: *The Sum of All Fears* (2002) is a gripping thriller that combines elements of espionage, political intrigue, and global conflict. The story begins in 1973 during the Yom Kippur War when an Israeli warplane carrying a nuclear bomb is shot down over the Golan Heights. The bomb is buried in the desert and forgotten until 2002, when it is discovered by a Syrian scrap collector. Recognizing its value, he sells it to an arms trafficker named Olson, who then sells it to a neo-Nazi group led by Richard Dressler. Their plan is to trigger a devastating war between the United States and Russia, leaving a fascist Europe to dominate the world.
Meanwhile, in the United States, President Robert Fowler and his national security team conduct a war game scenario simulating a Russian coup and a subsequent nuclear attack. Shortly after, Russian President Zorkin dies of a heart attack and is replaced by Alexander Nemerov, a seemingly hardline leader supported by the military. CIA analyst Jack Ryan, who believes Nemerov is a reformer at heart, is sent to Moscow with CIA Director William Cabot to inspect a Russian nuclear facility as part of the START treaty. During their visit, Ryan notices discrepancies, prompting further investigation.
The film weaves a complex narrative of deception, danger, and high-stakes diplomacy as Ryan and his team race to prevent a catastrophic conflict. It explores themes of trust, power, and the fragile balance of international relations. *The Sum of All Fears* delivers a tense and thought-provoking storyline, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
Cast director: Phil Alden Robinson
Cast actor: Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman, James Cromwell, Liev Schreiber, Bridget Moynahan, Alan Bates, Ciarán Hinds, Philip Baker Hall, Ron Rifkin, Bruce McGill
Original name: The Sum of All Fears