The Fourth War (movie 1990) - Popularity, Trends & Audience Interest

Drama Thriller

17+•Mar 23, 1990•Canada, USA•1h 31m

Director: John Frankenheimer

Domestic: 1 305 887 $

Language English

NMTW 57% Mixed

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Domestic Box Office (USA):	1 305 887 $
Worldwide Box Office:	1 305 887 $
Country:	Canada, USA
Age rating:	17+
MPAA rating:	R
NMTW Rating:	57% Mixed
Length:	1 h 31 min

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In post-war Germany and Czechoslovakia, two experienced military commanders, Colonel Jack Knowles (U.S.) and Colonel Valachev (Soviet Union), face a tense standoff on a precarious border. Both men, hardened by war and skeptical of their leaders' strategies, command isolated outposts reflecting the era's political fragility as they try to maintain control amidst rising tensions. The situation escalates when a defector is murdered, triggering a violent battle that endangers their outposts and has wider international implications. Knowles and Valachev's bond, built on shared experiences and mutual respect, is strained as they confront conflicting orders and the dangerous maneuvers of their superiors. As the conflict spreads, the officers must navigate Cold War politics and confront a moral choice: obey blindly or act on their convictions, regardless of the risks.