Harrison Ford plays Jack Ryan, Anne Archer is Cathy Ryan, and James Earl Jones portrays Admiral James Greer in the 1992 film Patriot Games.
Main cast
- Jack RyanHarrison FordMain
- Cathy RyanAnne ArcherMain
- Admiral James GreerJames Earl JonesMain
- Sean MillerSean BeanMain
- Kevin O’DonnellPatrick BerginMain
- Martin ‘Marty’ CantorThora BirchMain
- Dr. Donald WalshJames FoxMain
Supporting cast
- Inspector Robert HighlandSamuel L. JacksonSupp
- Paddy O’NeilRichard HarrisSupp
- Lord William HolmesJames Earl Jonesreprising roleSupp
- CIA Director Charles AldridgeDavid ThrelfallSupp
- AnniePolly WalkerSupp
Guest & voice
- InternJ. E. FreemanGuest
- Young ManHugh FraserGuest
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About this cast
Based on Tom Clancy’s novel, Patriot Games is a 1992 political thriller starring Harrison Ford as Jack Ryan. The film follows Ryan as he thwarts a terrorist attack, drawing the ire of a vengeful IRA splinter group. The cast includes Anne Archer, James Earl Jones, and Sean Bean in key roles.
FAQs
Who plays Jack Ryan in Patriot Games?
Harrison Ford portrays Jack Ryan in the 1992 film Patriot Games.
Is Patriot Games based on a Tom Clancy novel?
Yes, it is based on Tom Clancy’s 1987 novel of the same name, part of the Jack Ryan series.
Who plays the main villain Sean Miller?
Sean Bean plays the main antagonist Sean Miller in Patriot Games.
What is the premise of Patriot Games?
Jack Ryan, a former CIA analyst, rescues the British Royal Family from an IRA terrorist attack, leading to a personal vendetta from the terrorists.
Does James Earl Jones appear in this film?
Yes, James Earl Jones reprises his role as Admiral James Greer from The Hunt for Red October in Patriot Games.
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