The Sum of All Fears

The Sum of All Fears

The Sum of All Fears is a 2002 American action film/political thriller directed by Phil Alden Robinson and based on the novel The Sum of All Fears by Tom Clancy. Starring Ben Affleck and Morgan Freeman it was released by Paramount Pictures in the United States on May 31, 2002. This fourth film in the Jack Ryan film series is a reboot set in 2002, with Ryan portrayed as younger than in the 1990 film The Hunt for Red October , and that film's sequels, Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger. During the 1973 Yom Kippur War, an Israeli A-4 Skyhawk carrying a nuclear weapon is shot down over...
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quick facts
Release date:May 29, 2002
Directed by:Phil Alden Robinson
Rated:PG-13 (USA)
Runtime:124 Minutes
Producer:Mace Neufeld
Editor:Neil Travis, Nicolas De Toth
Music by:Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography:John Lindley
Screenplay by:Paul Attanasio, Daniel Pyne
Estimated budget:$68,000,000
Adapted from:The Sum of All Fears
Genre:Action, Thriller

Cast of The Sum of All Fears

Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
William Cabot
Born:June 1, 1937
Age:74
James Cromwell
James Cromwell
J. Robert Fowler
Born:January 27, 1940
Age:72
Liev Schreiber
Liev Schreiber
John Clark
Born:October 4, 1967
Age:44
Bruce McGill
Bruce McGill
National Security Advisor Gene Revell
Born:July 11, 1950
Age:61
Colm Feore
Colm Feore
Olson
Born:August 22, 1958
Age:53
Alan Bates
Alan Bates
Dressler
Born:Feb. 17, 1934
Died:Dec. 27, 2003

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
2003 VES Award for Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Motion Picture, Derek Spears
2003 BMI Film Music Award
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YearAward Nomination
2003 Political Film Society Award for Peace
2003 Black Reel Award: Best Supporting Actor, Morgan Freeman
2003 VES Award for Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Motion Picture, Al Di Sarro
2003 DVD Exclusive Award for Best Audio Commentary - New Release, Tom Clancy
2003 BMI Film Music Award, Jerry Goldsmith
2004 Saturn Award for Best DVD Collection
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Film director of The Sum of All Fears

Phil Alden Robinson
Phil Alden Robinson
Born: March 1, 1950
Age: 62
Education: Union College

Phil Alden Robinson is an American film director and screenwriter whose films include Field of Dreams, Sneakers and The Sum of All Fears. Robinson was born in Long Beach, New York, the son of Jessie Frances and S. Jesse Robinson, who was a drama critic for the New York Journal American and a media...
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TitleReleasedRatedGenre
The Sum of All Fears 2002 PG-13 (USA) Action
Band of Brothers 2001
Freedom Song 2000
Sneakers 1992 PG-13 (USA) Thriller
Field of Dreams 1989 PG (USA) Fantasy
In the Mood 1987 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
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Music contributors for The Sum of All Fears

Jerry Goldsmith
Jerry Goldsmith

Jerrald King "Jerry" Goldsmith was an American composer and conductor most known for his work in film and television scoring. He composed scores for...
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Prequels and sequels to The Sum of All Fears

The Sum of All Fears
The Sum of All Fears
2002
Without Remorse
Without Remorse
2011

Filming locations for The Sum of All Fears

Baltimore
Baltimore

Baltimore is the largest city in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is located in the central area of the state along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. The independent city is often referred to as Baltimore City to distinguish it from surrounding Baltimore County....
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What movie was the prequel to The Sum of All Fears?
  • A:
    "Clear and Present Danger" is the name of the film's prequel.
  • Q:
    Who was the distributor of the movie, "The Sum of All Fears"?
  • A:
    Paramount Pictures was the movie's distributor.
  • Q:
    What is the approximate runtime of the film "The Sum of All Fears"?
  • A:
    The total time for the movie is 124 minutes.
  • Q:
    Which locations were highlighted in the movie The Sum of All Fears?
  • A:
    The movie's featured locations include Baltimore.
  • Q:
    What is the movie, "The Sum of All Fears" rated?
  • A:
    The movie is rated PG-13 (USA).
  • Q:
    Who produced the film, "The Sum of All Fears"?
  • A:
    Paramount Pictures and Mace Neufeld produced the film.
  • Q:
    Who was the writer of the music for the movie The Sum of All Fears?
  • A:
    Jerry Goldsmith composed the musical score for the film's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Who is credited for writing the film The Sum of All Fears?
  • A:
    Tom Clancy and Paul Attanasio wrote the movie's script.
  • Q:
    What was the estimated budget for making the movie "The Sum of All Fears"?
  • A:
    $68 million was the budget for this movie.
  • Q:
    When was the premier of the film "The Sum of All Fears"?
  • A:
    The film was released in May, 2002.
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