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The Enemy Within (1994): Cast

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The Enemy Within is a 1994 drama thriller directed by Jonathan Darby, starring Forest Whitaker as Col. MacKenzie Casey, Jason Robards and Sam Waterston. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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The Enemy Within (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Jonathan Darby
Genres
Thriller , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
HBO
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Enemy Within About?

The premise of The Enemy Within without spoilers.

When an officer serving the Joint Chiefs of Staff discovers a covert plot to stage a military coup against the United States government, he realizes the enemies may be closer than anyone suspects. With only seven days to act, he races against time to stop the takeover before the nation is seized.

The Enemy Within Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • coup
  • general
  • political thriller
  • coup d'etat
  • president of the united states
  • conspiracy
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Enemy Within Cast & Characters

Forest Whitaker leads the cast as Col. MacKenzie Casey, with Jason Robards as General R. Pendleton Lloyd and Sam Waterston as President William Foster. Directed by Jonathan Darby; 28 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jonathan Darby

One more film directed by Jonathan Darby: Hush.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in The Enemy Within

16 cars on screen, including the 1994 Jeep Cherokee and the AM General HMMWV M1043.

All 16 cars
  • 1994 Jeep Cherokee in The Enemy Within 1994 Jeep Cherokee Main role
  • AM General HMMWV M1043 in The Enemy Within AM General HMMWV M1043 Minor role
  • Cadillac M24 Chaffee in The Enemy Within Cadillac M24 Chaffee Minor role
  • 1980 Chevrolet Impala Wagon in The Enemy Within 1980 Chevrolet Impala Wagon Minor role
Details

The Enemy Within Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Ennemi dans l'etat” and “Enemigo oculto”.

Also known as
  • Ennemi dans l'etat
  • Enemigo oculto
  • Voglia di potere
  • L'ennemi est parmi nous
  • Der Feind in den eigenen Reihen
  • El enemigo en casa
  • Vaara sisäpiirissä
  • Az ellenség közelében
  • Nemico all'interno
  • Den inre fienden
  • Ninho de Cobras
  • Coup d'état à Washington
+3 more
  • Dușmanul este printre noi
  • Un enemigo entre nosotros
  • Vnitřní nepřítel

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FAQ

The Enemy Within FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Enemy Within, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Enemy Within?

The Enemy Within runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was The Enemy Within released?

The Enemy Within was released on August 24, 1994.

Who directed The Enemy Within?

The Enemy Within was directed by Jonathan Darby.

More films by Jonathan Darby

Who is in the cast of The Enemy Within?

The Enemy Within stars Forest Whitaker as Col. MacKenzie Casey, Jason Robards as General R. Pendleton Lloyd and Sam Waterston as President William Foster, among 28 credited actors.

Does The Enemy Within have a post-credit scene?

No. The Enemy Within has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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