What's the Difference between The Sum of All Fears the Book and The Sum of All Fears the Movie?
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In the Movie |
Jack Ryan
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Jack Ryan
Portrayed by: Ben Affleck
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The Sum of All Fears Book vs Movie
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In the Movie |
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Fed up with SPINNAKER's lies and misinformation, Ryan leaks his identity to Narmonov in exchange for another captured Soviet informant for the CIA, who had been caught spying on Japan for the US. |
SPINNAKER's cover is safe until he reveals it to Ryan at the end of the film in the United States. |
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President Fowler is a widower. |
President Fowler has a wife.
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Jack Ryan is middle-aged. |
Jack Ryan is in his late-20s. |
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The START agreement itself is not featured in the novel; Ryan has no access to Russian nuclear facilities. |
The START agreement is featured in the film, giving Ryan access to Russian nuclear facilities.
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President Fowler is replaced by his Vice-President, Roger Durling, at the end of the book. |
President Fowler remains in office at the end of the movie. |