Plot

Patriot Games is a 1992 American action-thriller film directed by Phillip Noyce and starring Harrison Ford as Jack Ryan, a CIA analyst. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Tom Clancy. The story begins with Jack Ryan, a young and ambitious CIA analyst who is sent to London to analyze intelligence on an IRA (Irish Republican Army) plot to assassinate a British cabinet minister. During his investigation, Ryan inadvertently foils the plot, which leads to a personal vendetta against him by a renegade faction of the IRA. The IRA, led by Sean Miller (played by James Earl Jones), becomes determined to exact revenge on Ryan and his family. The group begins to stalk Ryan's wife, Cathy (played by Anne Archer), and their young daughter, Sally (played by Thora Birch). As the threat against his family grows, Ryan must use all of his skills as a CIA analyst to uncover the IRA's plans and protect those he loves. Along the way, he teams up with a seasoned CIA operative named Ritter (played by Richard Harris) and learns more about the world of espionage. Throughout the movie, Ryan finds himself in increasingly perilous situations as he tries to stay one step ahead of the IRA. He also begins to question his own abilities and judgment, particularly after he makes a mistake that puts his family in greater danger. In the end, Ryan must use all of his wits and resourcefulness to outmaneuver the IRA and save his family from harm. The movie features plenty of action, suspense, and intrigue, as well as a strong performance by Harrison Ford in the title role.

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