In the Line of Fire
First screened in July 1993; most recently screened in April 2009
Director: Wolfgang Petersen. Cast: Clint Eastwood, John Malkovich, René Russo, Dylan McDermott, John Mahoney, Fred Dalton Thompson, Gary Cole, Patrika Darbo, Frank Whaley, Mary Van Arsdel, Jim Curley. Screenplay: Jeff Maguire.
Twitter Capsule: Canny, propulsive blend of the taut, the elegant, and the crass; Malkovich gets way under Clint's skin and ours

Photo © 1993 Columbia Pictures
Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B


Academy Award Nominations:
Best Supporting Actor: John Malkovich
Best Original Screenplay: Jeff Maguire
Best Film Editing: Anne V. Coates

Golden Globe Nominations:
Best Supporting Actor: John Malkovich

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