Tom Clancy Supports Act of Valor

Act of Valor PosterBestselling author Tom Clancy is venturing into new territory with the novelization of Relativity Media’s Navy SEAL action-thriller Act of Valor, marking the first time he’s ‘presented’ a feature film not based on his own work. The film stars real active-duty Navy SEALs — not actors — in a dramatic story about global anti-terrorism.

Tom Clancy Presents Act of Valor is written by Dick Couch and George Galdorsi and based on the screenplay by Kurt Johnstad. “These men are American heroes,” stated Clancy in the press release, “and when I heard about this project, I wanted to get involved and use all the resources available to me to make it a success.”

Relativity’s President, Theatrical Marketing, Terry Curtin added, “Having Tom Clancy come on board in partnership with Act of Valor is hugely valuable for the project. The association with his name, which embodies the highest standards in the military-action entertainment genre, speaks to our film’s authenticity.”

The Act of Valor Story:


Produced and directed by former Baja 1000 champion Mike “Mouse” McCoy and former stuntman Scott Waugh, Act of Valor goes deep into the secret world of today’s most elite and highly trained group of warriors. When the rescue of a kidnapped CIA operative leads to the discovery of a deadly terrorist plot against the United States, a team of SEALs is dispatched on a worldwide manhunt. As the men of Bandito Platoon race to stop a coordinated attack that could kill and wound thousands of American civilians, they must balance their commitments to country, team, and their families back home. Inspired by true events, the film combines stunning combat sequences, up-to-the minute battlefield technology and heart-pumping emotion for the ultimate action adventure.

More on Tom Clancy [Courtesy of Relativity Media]:

Tom Clancy’s name has become a globally recognizable brand for not only his own military–thriller novels, but for non-fiction books, movies and video games. The prolific writer has written 26 books in 20 years, each a best-seller, and is one of only a few authors ever to have sold two million copies on a first printing, along with John Grisham and J.K. Rowling. Some of his most notable works include but are not limited to “The Hunt For Red October” (1985), “Patriot Games” (1987), “Clear and Present Danger” (1989) and “The Sum of All Fears” (1999). Most recently, Clancy released two novels in 2011 “Against All Enemies” and “Locked On”. Motion pictures based on his novels have grossed over a billion dollars worldwide, and his exclusive video game partnership with Ubisoft has thus far resulted in nearly sixty million game sales in dozens of countries. Clancy received the Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for Literary Achievement from the Navy League of the United States in 1990.

Clancy’s passion for Naval history, coupled with his blending of realism, intricate plotting, suspenseful action, and authenticity in story-telling, makes him a natural fit to get behind Act of Valor. An excerpt of Clancy’s foreword for the “Act of Valor” novelization is below:

“The events in this book and movie may not always be easy to read about or watch, but it is important for us to get a glimpse into the lives of these courageous Americans, and a deeper appreciation for sacrifices they make for us.

We have an obligation to honor the SEALs and their families—not just in the event that we are fortunate enough to meet any of them one day, but by living our lives to the fullest, enjoying and preserving the liberties afforded to us because of their work.”

Source: Relativity Media – January 5, 2012