The Fourth War (1990)
The Fourth War is a 1990 drama movie directed by John Frankenheimer, with a running time of 1h 31m. It stars Roy Scheider, Jürgen Prochnow and Tim Reid.
Cold War adversaries Col. Jack Knowles and his Russian counterpart, Col. Valachev, are stationed on opposite sides of the German-Czech border. Both men are responsible for a group of troops in their remote settings, and both have been shaped by their combat experiences and a shared aversion to their superiors' ways of doing things. After a defector is killed, things escalate into a full-fledged battle with serious geopolitical ramifications.
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What is The Fourth War about?
Cold War adversaries Col. Jack Knowles and his Russian counterpart, Col. Valachev, are stationed on opposite sides of the German-Czech border. Both men are responsible for a group of troops in their remote settings, and both have been shaped by their combat experiences and a shared aversion to their superiors' ways of doing things. After a defector is killed, things escalate into a full-fledged battle with serious geopolitical ramifications.
When was The Fourth War released?
The Fourth War was released on 12 January 1990.
How long is The Fourth War?
The Fourth War runs 1h 31m.
Who made The Fourth War?
The Fourth War was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Where can I watch The Fourth War?
The Fourth War is available on MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV and fuboTV.
Where to watch The Fourth War
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Cast
- Roy Scheider as Col. Jack Knowles
- Jürgen Prochnow as Col. Valachev
- Tim Reid as Lt. Col. Clark
- Lara Harris as Elena
- Harry Dean Stanton as Gen. Hackworth
- Dale Dye as Sergeant Major
- William MacDonald as MP Corporal
- David Palffy as Gawky Soldier
- Neil Grahn as Needle-Nose Soldier
- Ernie Jackson as Knowles Driver
- Ron Campbell as Young US Soldier
- John Dodds as Defector