In the Line of Fire is a 1993 American political thriller film directed by Wolfgang Peterson and produced by Jeff Apple. The screenplay was written by Jeff McGuire.
Rated: R (movie contains violence and language)
Run Time: 2h 8min
Release Date: July 9, 1993 (USA)
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Director: Wolfgang Peterson
Studio: Columbia Pictures
In the Line of Fire stars Clint Eastwood, John Malkovich, Rene Russo, Dylan McDermott, Fred Thompson, Gary Cole, John Mahoney, John Heard, Gregory Alan Williams, Tobin Bell, Clyde Kusatsu and Steve Hytner.
In the Line of Fire is the story of Secret Service Agent Frank Horrigan (Clint Eastwood) who is taunted by an ex-CIA assassin named Mitch Leary (John Malkovich). Horrigan is taunted by Leary who has detailed information about the agent including the fact that he failed to save President John F. Kennedy from assassination in Texas.
Movie Quotes
“I have a rendezvous with death, and so does the President, and so do you Frank, if you get too close to me.” – Mitch Leary
“Let’s face it, half the things we do are window dressing. Take running alongside that limousine: it’d take an anti-tank missile to put a dent in that damn thing. There we are, out for show, trying to make the President look more presidential.” – Frank Horrigan
“Do you have what it takes to take a bullet, or is life too precious?” – Mitch Leary
“Well, I’ll be thinkin’ about that when I’m pissin’ on your grave.” – Frank Horrigan
“What are you looking at?” – Lilly Raines
“I was just wondering where you hide your firearm. Don’t tell me, let me guess.” – Frank Horrigan
Official Movie Trailer
Movie Stars
Clint Eastwood as Frank Horrigan
John Malkovich as Mitch Leary
Rene Russo as Lilly Raines
Dylan McDermott as Al D’Andrea
Fred Thompson as Harry Sargent
Gary Cole as Bill Watts
John Mahoney as Sam Campagna
John Heard as Professor Riger
Gregory Alan Williams as Matt Wilder
Tobin Bell as Mendoza
Clyde Kusatsu as Jack Okura
Steve Hytner as Tony Carducci