Executive Command is a 1997 action-thriller movie about the President of the United States getting kidnapped and the Vice President struggling to rescue him. The movie stars Michael Dudikoff as Vice President Robert Jefferson and Paul Winfield as President James B. Wescott. The plot centers around President Wescott's trip to Los Angeles for fundraising events. While waiting in the car outside a hotel, the President and his Secret Service detail are ambushed by a group of heavily armed men. The President is taken hostage, and the kidnappers demand the release of a notorious Middle Eastern terrorist, Haddad, in exchange for the President's safe return.
Vice President Jefferson is elevated to Acting President, and immediately launches a mission to rescue the President. The local FBI office tries to take over the investigation, but Jefferson insists on being personally involved in the planning and execution of the operation. Jefferson has a personal stake in the President's release, as he and Wescott are old friends and former business partners.
Jefferson teams up with FBI agent Jane McPherson (played by Amanda Wyss) to track down the kidnappers and save the President. They soon learn that the kidnappers are a group of former U.S. military operatives who have turned rogue and are now working for Haddad. The plot thickens as it becomes clear that a traitor within the government may have helped plan the kidnapping.
The movie features several thrilling action sequences, including a car chase through Los Angeles, a shootout at a freeway rest stop, and a tense confrontation in a deserted warehouse. Michael Dudikoff delivers a convincing performance as the Vice President trying to save his friend and mentor, displaying both physical prowess and emotional depth. Paul Winfield delivers a commanding performance as the kidnapped President, conveying a strong sense of dignity and leadership even in captivity.
In addition to the action scenes, Executive Command also explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the fragility of democracy. The Vice President and the FBI agent struggle with the difficult decisions they must make in order to save the President, and the discovery of a traitor in the government raises questions about who can be trusted in positions of power.
Overall, Executive Command is a solid action-thriller with strong performances from its lead actors and plenty of suspenseful moments. While some of the plot twists may be predictable, the movie is well-written and well-executed, providing plenty of entertainment for fans of the genre.
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Genres
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CastMichael DudikoffPaul Winfield
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DirectorRick Jacobson
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Release Date1997
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MPAA RatingR
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Runtime1 hr 31 min

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