Movie

The Fourth War

“Two proud heroes with no one left to fight... But each other.”

★ 5.3(45)19901h 31m

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Good to know

Director: John Frankenheimer
Release date: 1990-01-12
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: Russian
Box office: $1,305,887
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Aurora Production

The Fourth War — trailer

About The Fourth War

The Fourth War is a 1990 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by John Frankenheimer, starring Roy Scheider, Jürgen Prochnow and Tim Reid. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 45 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Fourth War in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Roy Scheider

Col. Jack Knowles

Jürgen Prochnow

Col. Valachev

Tim Reid

Lt. Col. Clark

Lara Harris

Elena

Harry Dean Stanton

Gen. Hackworth

Dale Dye

Sergeant Major

William MacDonald

MP Corporal

David Palffy

Gawky Soldier

Neil Grahn

Needle-Nose Soldier

Ernie Jackson

Knowles Driver

Ron Campbell

Young US Soldier

John Dodds

Defector

Themes & keywords

germanycold wareastern germanyborderczechoslovakia

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Fourth War in Germany?+

The Fourth War is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Fourth War on Netflix?+

The Fourth War is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is The Fourth War?+

The Fourth War has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in The Fourth War?+

The Fourth War stars Roy Scheider, Jürgen Prochnow, Tim Reid, Lara Harris and Harry Dean Stanton.

When did The Fourth War come out?+

The Fourth War is a 1990 movie directed by John Frankenheimer.

What genre is The Fourth War?+

The Fourth War is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed The Fourth War?+

The Fourth War was directed by John Frankenheimer.