---
title: "Covert Action"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/covert-action-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 215087
imdb_id: "tt0204223"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 82
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Covert Action (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/covert-action-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Covert Action is a 1988 action and war film directed by J. Christian Ingvordsen. The film features a cast including Rick Washburn, J. Christian Ingvordsen, Stuart Garrison Day, and Amanda Zinsser. The story centers on Frank White, a professional soldier, Vietnam veteran, and CIA operative who finds himself at the center of a legal investigation. The narrative unfolds within a Senate Hearing Room, where White faces trial for the assassination of Miguel Rivera, a Central American diplomat. As the proceedings progress, testimony reveals a complex web of intrigue involving Rivera and Daniel Waterman, the leader of an international cartel involved in both cocaine trafficking and Latin American politics. The investigation focuses on the identity of the assassin, narrowing the possibilities down to either White or his associate, Rick Burns. Burns is a former military sniper who transitioned into work as a Mafia hitman. The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-two minutes and received a United States release on June 29, 1988.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Troma NOW | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex, Cineverse | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: J. Christian Ingvordsen

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rick Washburn** as *Rick Burns*
- **J. Christian Ingvordsen** as *Frank White*
- **Stuart Garrison Day** as *Rodger Blunt*
- **Amanda Zinsser** as *Whitney Todd*
- **Johnny Stumper** as *Senator Stumper*
- **Joe Ambrose** as *Director Cunningham*
- **Charles Kay-Hune** as *Barry Feld*
- **Steven Kaman** as *Newscaster*
- **Robert Khaleel** as *Draff*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Covert Action online?
Covert Action is currently available to watch or stream on Troma NOW, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Plex. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Covert Action worth watching?
Covert Action holds a community rating of 5.0/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, War for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Covert Action and when was it released?
Covert Action is a feature film with a runtime of 82 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Covert Action?
Covert Action was directed by J. Christian Ingvordsen.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Covert Action — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/215087)
- [Covert Action (1988) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/215087-covert-action/cast)
- [Covert Action (1988) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0204223/)
- [Covert Action (1988) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/covert-action/1007508/credits/)

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