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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The first person to recognize the scrap as a bomb is a PFLP terrorist. |
The first person to recognize the scrap as a bomb is the arms dealer who sells it to Dressler. |
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John Clark has worked previously with Ryan. The two regard each other with professional respect and admiration. |
John Clark meets Ryan for the first time, and treats him like a kid.
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Cabot does not die. |
Cabot dies after the bomb blast. |
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President Fowler is portrayed as incompetent, bumbling, and naive. |
President Fowler is portrayed as somewhat naive but still competent.
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President Fowler never served in the military. |
President Fowler served in Vietnam. |