Angel Has Fallen

A 2019 American political action thriller directed by Ric Roman Waugh, with a screenplay by Robert Mark Kamen, Matt Cook, and Waugh himself, it is the third installment in the "Has Fallen" franchise. The story follows Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler), who becomes the target of a conspiracy after being framed for an assassination attempt on U.S. President Allan Trumbull (Morgan Freeman) via a drone attack. Forced to go on the run from his own agency and the FBI, Banning seeks to prove his innocence and uncover the real perpetrators. He turns to his estranged father, Clay Banning (Nick Nolte), a reclusive Vietnam War veteran, for assistance. Together, they confront mercenaries led by Wade Jennings (Danny Huston), a former comrade of Banning's who now heads a private military company responsible for the conspiracy. The film combines intense action sequences with themes of betrayal, trust, and familial bonds. The cast also includes Jada Pinkett Smith as FBI agent Helen Thompson, Lance Reddick as Secret Service Director David Gentry, Piper Perabo as Leah Banning, and Tim Blake Nelson as Vice President Martin Kirby. With a budget of $40 million, the film grossed over $146 million worldwide, receiving mixed reviews from critics but was well-received by audiences for its fast-paced plot and performances.