Olympus Has Fallen 2013

Overview

Olympus Has Fallen is a 2013 action film centered on the security of the United States executive residence. The story follows Mike Banning, a former Presidential guard who has fallen into disgrace. The plot begins when the White House, known by the Secret Service code Olympus, is seized by a terrorist mastermind. During the attack, the President is kidnapped, leaving the building under enemy control. Banning finds himself trapped inside the facility during the takeover. As the national security team attempts to formulate a response to the crisis, they discover that they must depend on Banning to resolve the situation. Using his specialized inside knowledge of the building, Banning works to retake the White House and rescue the President from his captors. His efforts are critical in the attempt to avert a much larger disaster for the nation. The film documents the high-stakes mission to reclaim the seat of government and secure the safety of the kidnapped leader while the authorities scramble to manage the unfolding emergency.