Directed by Wolfgang Petersen, In the Line of Fire (1993) is a seminal political action thriller that explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the psychological toll of duty. Starring Clint Eastwood as Frank Horrigan, a veteran Secret Service agent haunted by his failure to protect President John F. Kennedy in 1963, the film masterfully intertwines historical trauma with a modern-day threat. The Protagonist’s Burden Review of the 1993 movie In The Line Of Fire - Facebook