In the Line of Fire

United States Secret Service agent Frank Horrigan starts what seems to be a straightforward investigation. However, he soon discovers that a sinister plot to assassinate the President is underway, revealing the gravity of the situation he has entered.

Horrigan receives unsettling phone calls from a shadowy figure known as Booth. These calls not only threaten the President but also expose Horrigan's troubled past, deepening his internal struggle and sense of guilt.

Booth escalates his threats by making calls from public payphones, which the Secret Service attempts to track. As the investigation progresses, it becomes clear that Booth is toying with Horrigan, exploiting his weaknesses.

A palm print found on a vehicle leads the FBI to Mitch Leary, a former CIA operative turned assassin. Leary's brutal reputation and motivation for revenge against his past employers make him a dangerous adversary.

Leary uses his technological skills to bypass security measures and infiltrates a high-profile fundraising event. Horrigan understands the severity of the situation and knows he must confront his personal demons to stop the impending disaster.

Horrigan learns that his partner D'Andrea is considering retirement due to traumatic memories of a near-death experience. Horrigan persuades D'Andrea to remain on the case, emphasizing the importance of their collaboration.

Horrigan and D'Andrea embark on an exhilarating chase across the rooftops of Washington to catch Leary. The pursuit takes a tragic turn when D'Andrea is shot fatally by Leary, leaving Horrigan in a precarious situation.

In a critical moment, Leary presents Horrigan with a heart-wrenching decision: save the President or his own life. Ultimately, Horrigan chooses survival, allowing Leary to escape while grappling with the loss of his partner.

At the fundraising event, Horrigan identifies Leary disguised and aiming for the President. In a heroic act, he jumps in front of the Commander-in-Chief, warning others while enduring gunfire, which his bullet-proof vest mitigates.

After the shooting, Leary takes Horrigan hostage and drags him into a glass-walled elevator. Unknown to Leary, Horrigan uses a concealed microphone to communicate with the Secret Service, planning to turn the tables.

As the crisis unfolds, Leary finds himself hanging by his fingertips after falling through a broken window. In a moment of dark irony, Horrigan offers to help him, but Leary chooses to evade capture and falls to his death.

Upon returning to his Washington residence, Horrigan is celebrated as a hero after thwarting the assassination. He decides to retire, inviting Raines to see his apartment, revealing the personal life behind his public facade.

As Horrigan and Raines listen to an emotional farewell message from Leary on his answering machine, they reflect on the deep connection forged through their tumultuous experiences. The message echoes the sentiments of love and loss intertwined in their lives.

The narrative culminates at the Lincoln Memorial, where Horrigan shares a romantic moment with Raines. This poignant scene symbolizes the triumph over adversity, marking a new beginning as they find solace in each other amid their struggles.