James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

17 movies reviewed by Now Playing Podcast

James Earl Jones appeared in 17 movies reviewed by Now Playing Podcast and has been discussed in Star Wars, Jack Ryan, Tom Clancy and others retrospective series. See all Series with movies featuring James Earl Jones →

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Clear and Present Danger

Just Say No Recasting

Reviewed Jul 14, 2020
Agent Jack Ryan becomes acting Deputy Director of Intelligence for the CIA when Admiral Greer is diagnosed with cancer. When an American businessman, and friend of the president, is murdered on his yacht, Ryan starts discovering links between the man and drug dealers. As former CIA agent John Clark is sent to Colombia to kill drug cartel kingpins in retaliation, Ryan must fight through multiple cover-ups to figure out what happened and who's responsible. Genres: Action, Drama, Theatrical Release, Thriller
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The Hunt for Red October

Sonofabitch, I found Red Sonja instead!

Reviewed Jun 30, 2020
A new technologically-superior Soviet nuclear sub, the Red October, is heading for the U.S. coast under the command of Captain Marko Ramius. The American government thinks Ramius is planning to attack. Lone CIA analyst Jack Ryan has a different idea: he thinks Ramius is planning to defect, but he has only a few hours to find him and prove it - because the entire Russian naval and air commands are trying to find Ramius, too. The hunt is on! Genres: Action, Theatrical Release, Thriller
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The Empire Strikes Back

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Reviewed Sep 22, 2015
The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Theatrical Release