In the Line of Fire

A gripping political thriller directed by Wolfgang Petersen, this film stars Clint Eastwood as a seasoned Secret Service agent haunted by his failure to prevent a past presidential assassination. When a cunning and elusive assassin, played by John Malkovich, threatens the current president, Eastwood’s character must confront his own demons to protect the nation’s leader. The film also features strong performances by Rene Russo and Dylan McDermott. For those interested, it can be viewed on Soap2day for free.