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The Fourth War (1990)

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

5.219901h 31mEN
DramaThriller

Directed by John Frankenheimer

Rating

5.2/10

Runtime

1h 31m

Language

EN

Release

January 12, 1990

Director

John Frankenheimer

Official Trailer

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Overview

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...

Cast

Roy Scheider

Roy Scheider

Col. Jack Knowles

Jürgen Prochnow

Jürgen Prochnow

Col. Valachev

Tim Reid

Tim Reid

Lt. Col. Clark

Lara Harris

Lara Harris

Elena

Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton

Gen. Hackworth

Dale Dye

Dale Dye

Sergeant Major

William MacDonald

William MacDonald

MP Corporal

David Palffy

David Palffy

Gawky Soldier

Neil Grahn

Neil Grahn

Needle-Nose Soldier

Ernie Jackson

Ernie Jackson

Knowles Driver

Ron Campbell

Ron Campbell

Young US Soldier

John Dodds

John Dodds

Defector

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Fourth War (1990), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Fourth War. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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