The Fourth Protocol (1987)
-
64% of critics liked it
(14 reviews) -
57% of users liked it
(1,959 ratings)
Scripted by Frederick Forsyth from his own novel, The Fourth Protocol is a fact-based spy thriller. The titular protocol is a secret agreement between America, Britain and Russia to cease smuggling nuclear weapons into their respective countries. This figures into the schemes of several rogue spies,… More Scripted by Frederick Forsyth from his own novel, The Fourth Protocol is a fact-based spy thriller. The titular protocol is a secret agreement between America, Britain and Russia to cease smuggling nuclear weapons into their respective countries. This figures into the schemes of several rogue spies, who hope to destroy NATO by embarking on just such a smuggling endeavor. Russian agent Valeri Petrofsky (Pierce Brosnan) is ordered to stage a nuclear accident in England, then arrange the evidence to point to the Americans. British intelligence agent John Preston (Michael Caine) begins wondering why such nuclear-weapon components like lithium are showing up in the unlikeliest places. Ignored by his superiors, who figure that Preston is merely an old-line anti-Commie paranoic, Preston gathers the clues that will enable him to find out who's behind the potential breaking of The Fourth Protocol. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- John Mackenzie
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Action & Adventure
- In Theaters
- Aug 28, 1987 Wide
- Studio
- Lorimar Home Video
Critic Reviews
-
Wally Hammond, Time Out
What is missing is any real tension or psychological detail that might lend plausibility to all the hocus-pocus about East-West political and military intrigue.
-
Rita Kempley, Washington Post
An engrossing and thoroughly enjoyable adaptation of the bestselling spy thriller by Frederick Forsyth. n engrossing and thoroughly enjoyable adaptation of the bestselling spy thriller by Frederick Forsyth.
-
Clint Morris, Moviehole
A captivating, well-performed picture
-
Rob Thomas, Capital Times (Madison, WI)
Above-average spy thriller, with Brosnan making a great baddie.
-
Brian Mckay, eFilmCritic.com
Decent but unremarkable spy thriller, with an intersting villain provided by Pierce Brosnan.
See more critic ratings and reviews on Rotten Tomatoes
Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)
Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)
Featured Audience Ratings
Currently unavailable on Flixster
Also available on
Other Retailers
Subscription Services
Cast
-
Michael Caine
as John Preston
-
Pierce Brosnan
as Maj. Valeri Petrofsky
-
Joanna Cassidy
as Col. Irina Vassilieva
-
Ned Beatty
as Gen. Borisov
-
Betsy Brantley
as Eileen MacWhirter
-
Ray McAnally
as Gen. Karpov
-
Ian Richardson
as Sir Nigel Irvine
-
Peter Cartwright
as Jan Marais
-
Matt Frewer
as Tom MacWhirter
-
Anton Rodgers
as George Berenson
-
Caroline Blakiston
as Angela Berenson
-
Sarah Bullen
as Dorothy
-
Sean Chapman
as Capt. Lyndhurst
-
Rosy Clayton
as Mrs. Susie Adrian
-
David Conville
as Bursham
-
Cyril Conway
as Military Figure
-
Joanna Dickens
as Woman Shopper
-
Mick Ford
as Sgt Bilbow
-
Julian Glover
as Brian Harcourt-Smith
-
Michael Gough
as Sir Bernard Hemmings
-
Jerry Harte
as Prof. Krilov
-
Gordon Honeycombe
as TV Announcer
-
John Horsley
as Sir Anthony Plumb
-
Boris Isarov
as Dresser
-
Michael J. Jackson
as Maj. Pavlov
-
Alexei Jawdokimov
as Aeroflot Pilot
-
Sally Kinghorn
as Girlfriend
-
Matthew Marsh
as Barry Banks
-
Alan North
as Gen. Govorshin
-
Stephen Persaud
as Black Kid
-
Neville Phillips
as Man in Overcoat
-
Ronald Pickup
as Dr. Wynne-Evans
-
Richard Ridings
as Skinhead
-
Mark Rolston
as Russian Decoder
-
Patsy Smart
as Preston's Housekeeper
-
Phil Smeeton
as Boyfriend
-
Jirí Stanislav
as Ivan Timoshenko/Winkler
-
Christopher Walker
as Skinhead
-
Tariq Yunus
as Imigration Officer
-
George Zenios
as Greek Cafe Owner
-
Roy Alon
as Russian Seaman
-
Philip Jackson
as Harry Burkinshaw
-
Julian Jacobson
as Conductor
-
Sam Douglas
as Russian Soldier
-
Johnny Allan
as Night Porter
-
Michael Bilton
as Kim Philby
-
Joseph Brady
as Carmichael
-
Rebecca Burrill
as Nurse
-
Nancy Crane
as Natasha Karpov's Secretary
-
Ronnie Golden
as Busker
-
Steve Halliwell
as Plastercast Courier
-
Ronnie Laughlin
as Driver at Scene
-
Renos Liondaris
as Greek Cafe Owner
-
Peter Manning
as Violinist
-
Kenneth Midwood
as Chaplain
-
John Murtagh
as Scottish Policeman
-
James Older
as Timmy Preston
-
George Phillips
as Mr. Adrian
-
Michael Seezen
as Joey
-
Aaron Swartz
as Gregoriev
-
Ocrtavia Verdin
as Jill Dunkley
-
Juanita Waterman
as Black Girl on Underground Train
-
Clare Kelly
as Landlady
-
William Parker
as Cruiser

