The Fourth War 1990
“Two proud heroes with no one left to fight... But each other.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Networks
- Aurora Production, Kodiak Films, The Cannon Group
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel
What is The Fourth War?
The Fourth War is a 1990 drama, thriller, and war film directed by John Frankenheimer. The movie stars Roy Scheider, Jürgen Prochnow, Tim Reid, and Lara Harris, and was released in the United States on March 23, 1990.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 12, 1990
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Studios
- Aurora Production, Kodiak Films, The Cannon Group
- Revenue
- $1,305,887
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, War
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.3/10 from 51 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~91 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Aurora Production, Kodiak Films, The Cannon Group
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The Fourth War is a 1990 drama, thriller, and war film directed by John Frankenheimer. The movie stars Roy Scheider, Jürgen Prochnow, Tim Reid, and Lara Harris, and was released in the United States on March 23, 1990. The runtime is one hour and thirty-one minutes, and the film carries an R rating.
Set during the Cold War, the story follows Cold War adversaries Colonel Jack Knowles and his Russian counterpart, Colonel Valachev. The two men are stationed on opposite sides of the German-Czech border, where each is responsible for a group of troops in a remote setting. Both colonels have been shaped by their combat experiences and share an aversion to the ways their superiors do things. After a defector is killed, tensions escalate between the two men, ultimately leading to a full-fledged battle that carries serious geopolitical ramifications.
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“A gripping exploration of drama and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Fourth War worth watching?
The Fourth War holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 51 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Fourth War and when was it released?
The Fourth War is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 1990. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Fourth War?
The Fourth War was directed by John Frankenheimer.
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