What's the Difference between The Sum of All Fears the Book and The Sum of All Fears the Movie?
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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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Japanese economic militarism is mentioned in the novel, alluding to future events in Debt of Honor. |
None of this is mentioned. |
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President Fowler never served in the military. |
President Fowler served as an Army officer in Vietnam.
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Jack Ryan is Deputy Director of Central Intelligence, which is the 2nd in command of the CIA. |
Jack Ryan is an intelligence analyst. |
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John Clark's full-time position is Jack Ryan's chauffeur and bodyguard; his CIA work is on the side. |
John Clark's full-time position is a CIA operative.
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John Clark and Cathy have met each other before; Clark consoles Cathy and assures her that Ryan is not cheating on her. |
Clark and Cathy never meet. |