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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President Fowler never served in the military. |
President Fowler served in Vietnam. |
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The President is in constant contact with the National Security Advision, Elizabeth Elliott. |
His main advisor is CIA Director William Cabot.
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At the end of the story, Ryan receives a sword from a Saudi prince, which leads to his future Secret-Service codename of SWORDSMAN. |
This doesn't happen. |
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There is nothing that suggests the President or Congress do not trust Cabot. |
Cabot's judgment is questioned during an intelligence briefing.
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The nuclear bomb is hidden inside a truck disguised as a news van outside the stadium. |
The nuclear bomb is hidden inside a vending machine inside the stadium. |