Conspiracy Theatre 3000 - Episode 18: In the Line of Fire (Breakdown)

"Watching the President, I - I couldn't help wondering why a man like you would risk his life to save a man like that. You have such a strange job - I can't decide if it's heroic or absurd."

Conspiracy Theatre 3000 is back! In light of the attempted assassination of ex-President Donald Trump we thought it was high time we delved into a political conspiracy film. 

In the Line of Fire is a 1993 conspiracy, political thriller directed by Wolfgang Petersen. It tells the story of veteran Secret Service agent Frank Horrigan (played by Clint Eastwood) a man haunted by his failure to save President John. F Kennedy while serving protection detail in Dallas, Texas. Thirty years later, a man calling himself "Booth" (played by John Malkovich) threatens the life of the current President forcing Horrigan to come back to protection detail to confront the ghosts from his past. 

The film delves into the shady background dealings of intelligence agencies such as the CIA, their own trained assassins and the 'what if' scenario of one of their own going after the President of the United States. The film draws on heavy themes of bravery, heroism and all through the lens of the boomer generations unwavering patriotism. This was a fantastic film back in it's day, but now can be viewed very differently. If you haven't seen this film in a long while go back and watch it today. Let us know how your views have changed. 

 

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