"In the Line of Fire" is a 1993 thriller film directed by Wolfgang Petersen and starring Clint Eastwood, John Malkovich, and Rene Russo.
The movie follows Frank Horrigan, a Secret Service agent played by Clint Eastwood, who is haunted by his failure to protect President John F. Kennedy from assassination in 1963.
When a disturbed former CIA assassin named Mitch Leary, portrayed by John Malkovich, begins making threatening phone calls to the Secret Service, Horrigan becomes determined to stop him and redeem himself. As Leary plans to assassinate the current President of the United States, Horrigan teams up with fellow agent Lily Raines, played by Rene Russo, to track down the elusive killer before it's too late.
"In the Line of Fire" is praised for its tense and suspenseful storyline, as well as the dynamic performances of its cast, particularly Clint Eastwood and John Malkovich. The film's cat-and-mouse game between Horrigan and Leary keeps audiences on the edge of their seats, while exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and the psychological toll of law enforcement.
The film received critical acclaim upon its release, with particular praise for its direction, screenplay, and performances. John Malkovich's portrayal of the intelligent and enigmatic assassin Mitch Leary earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Overall, "In the Line of Fire" is regarded as a classic of the thriller genre, offering a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of the lengths one man will go to protect the President and confront his own demons.