The Fourth State(2012)
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The Fourth State Synopsis
A journalist gets caught up in a terrorist plot in Moscow while investigating the Russian secret service.
The Fourth State (2012) is a thriller film directed by Dennis Gansel, released on March 8, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Moritz Bleibtreu, Kasia Smutniak, Mark Ivanir and Max Riemelt. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 56 ratings.
- Director:
- Dennis Gansel
- Writers:
- Dennis Gansel
- Producers:
- Thomas Peter Friedl, Nina Maag, Nico Hofmann
- Cinematographer:
- Daniel Gottschalk
- Composer:
- Heiko Maile
- Production:
- UFA Cinema, SevenPictures Film
- Status:
- Released
The Fourth State (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Fourth State before you stream it.
The Fourth State Cast & Crew
Main cast
Moritz Bleibtreu
as Paul Jensen
Kasia Smutniak
as Katja
Mark Ivanir
as Aslan
Max Riemelt
as Dima
Stipe Erceg
as Vladimir
Cosima Shaw
as Andrea Berger
Reiner Schöne
as Sokolow
Rade Šerbedžija
as Onjegin
Dragoș Bucur
as Shamil
Masha Tokareva
as Nadja
Michael Ihnow
as Security Guard Hospital
Wanja Mues
as Valeri Vasilvey
Key crew
Directed by Dennis Gansel, written by Dennis Gansel, produced by Thomas Peter Friedl, Nina Maag and Nico Hofmann.
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The Fourth State Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 56 ratings.
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The Fourth State – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fourth State online?
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The Fourth State (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Fourth State?
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The main cast of The Fourth State (2012) includes Moritz Bleibtreu, Kasia Smutniak, Mark Ivanir, Max Riemelt and Stipe Erceg. The film was directed by Dennis Gansel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fourth State released?
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The Fourth State was released on March 8, 2012 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is The Fourth State worth watching?
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The Fourth State (2012) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 56 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Fourth State?
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Yes. The official The Fourth State trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.