A Clear and Present Danger

The son of a U.S. Senator takes on the cause of clean air when a friend dies of emphysema.

Cast

Hal Holbrook

as Hays Stowe

E.G. Marshall

as Senator Stowe

Joseph Campanella

as Jordan Boyle

Jack Albertson

as Dr. Chanute

Pat Hingle

as Salem Chase

Sharon Acker

as Erin Stowe

James Douglas

as Howard Eager

Mike Kellin

as Professor Duke

Jeff Corey

as Beiseker

Bernie Hamilton

as House

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