The movie is about a Secret Service agent named Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) who must rescue the President of the United States (Aaron Eckhart) from a terrorist attack on the White House. The terrorists, led by a former Army Ranger named Talon (Caspar Zafer), have taken over the White House and killed many people, including the President's wife. Mike Banning, who was once a trusted agent but was forced to resign after a tragic accident, must use his skills to infiltrate the White House and save the President.
The movie was directed by Antoine Fuqua, who is known for his work on films like "Training Day" and "The Equalizer." The screenplay was written by James Vanderbilt, who drew inspiration from real-life events.
The movie is about a Secret Service agent named Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) who must rescue the President of the United States (Aaron Eckhart) from a terrorist attack on the White House. The terrorists, led by a former Army Ranger named Talon (Caspar Zafer), have taken over the White House and killed many people, including the President's wife. Mike Banning, who was once a trusted agent but was forced to resign after a tragic accident, must use his skills to infiltrate the White House and save the President.
The movie was directed by Antoine Fuqua, who is known for his work on films like "Training Day" and "The Equalizer." The screenplay was written by James Vanderbilt, who drew inspiration from real-life events.