The Fourth War
"Two proud heroes with no one left to fight... But each other."
Originally released in 1990. The Fourth War is a drama/thriller film. directed by John Frankenheimer.
Starring Roy Scheider, Jürgen Prochnow, and Tim Reid
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 12, 1990
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (43 votes)
Box Office
$1.3M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,305,887
Production Companies
- Aurora Production
- Kodiak Films
- The Cannon Group
Frequently Asked Questions
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 thei...
Who directed The Fourth War?
The Fourth War was directed by John Frankenheimer.
How long is The Fourth War?
The Fourth War has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Fourth War released?
The Fourth War was released on January 12, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Fourth War?
The main cast of The Fourth War includes Roy Scheider, Jürgen Prochnow, Tim Reid, Lara Harris, Harry Dean Stanton.