The Fourth War(1990)
Two proud heroes with no one left to fight... But each other.
The Fourth War 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.
The Fourth War (1990) is a drama, thriller and war film directed by John Frankenheimer, released on January 12, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Roy Scheider, Jürgen Prochnow, Tim Reid and Lara Harris. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- John Frankenheimer
- Writers:
- Stephen Peters, Stephen Peters, Kenneth Ross
- Producers:
- Wolf Schmidt
- Cinematographer:
- Gerry Fisher
- Composer:
- Bill Conti
- Production:
- Aurora Production, Kodiak Films, The Cannon Group
- Revenue:
- $1,305,887
- Status:
- Released
The Fourth War (1990) Trailer
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The Fourth War Cast & Crew
Main 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
Neil Grahn
as Needle-Nose Soldier
Ernie Jackson
as Knowles Driver
- Ron Campbell
Ron Campbell
as Young US Soldier
- John Dodds
John Dodds
as Defector
Key crew
Directed by John Frankenheimer, written by Stephen Peters, Stephen Peters and Kenneth Ross, produced by Wolf Schmidt.
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The Fourth War Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 48 ratings.
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The Fourth War – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fourth War online?
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The Fourth War (1990) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Fourth War?
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The main cast of The Fourth War (1990) includes Roy Scheider, Jürgen Prochnow, Tim Reid, Lara Harris and Harry Dean Stanton. The film was directed by John Frankenheimer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fourth War released?
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The Fourth War was released on January 12, 1990 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Fourth War worth watching?
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The Fourth War (1990) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Fourth War?
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