The Cardinal of the Kremlin (film) (A Different Channel)

The Cardinal of the Kremlin is a 1994 American spy thriller film directed by and based on 's novel of the. It was preceded by the 1990 film ' and the 1992 film ', all three featuring Clancy's character. It is the second film version of Clancy's novels to feature as Ryan, as well as the second one directed by Noyce.

As in the novel, Ryan is part of an American diplomatic delegation to the Soviet Union when he learns of the capture of one of the 's best intelligence assets in Moscow, the agent code-named CARDINAL. The film premiered in the United States on August 3, 1994, and was a major financial success, earning over $200 million at the box office.