The Fourth Protocol
“If the Fourth Protocol is ever breached, there would be no warning, just a nuclear explosion from a bedsitter... The unthinkable has just begun.”
Led by Kim Philby, Plan Aurora is a plan that breaches the top-secret Fourth Protocol and turns the fears that shaped it into a living nightmare. A crack Soviet agent, placed under cover in a quiet English country town, begins to assemble a nuclear bomb, whilst an MI5 agent attempts to prevent its detonation.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Britbox Apple TV Channel , SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About The Fourth Protocol
The Fourth Protocol is a 1987 English-language action and thriller film directed by John Mackenzie. The cast is led by Michael Caine, Pierce Brosnan, Ned Beatty. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 200 ratings.
The Fourth Protocol was produced by The Rank Organisation and made in United Kingdom. It was released on March 20, 1987, and carries a 15 certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Mackenzie
- Writers
- Frederick Forsyth
- Release date
- March 20, 1987
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $12 million
- Production
- The Rank Organisation
The Fourth Protocol cast & crew
The Fourth Protocol was directed by John Mackenzie and written by Frederick Forsyth.
The cast features Michael Caine as John Preston, Pierce Brosnan as Valeri Petrofsky / James Edward Ross, Ned Beatty as Borisov, Joanna Cassidy as Irina Vassilievna, Julian Glover as Brian Harcourt-Smith, and Michael Gough as Sir Bernard Hemmings.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lalo Schifrin, cinematography is by Phil Meheux, and it was produced by Frederick Forsyth and Michael Caine.
Is The Fourth Protocol worth watching?
The Fourth Protocol holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 199 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action and thriller, The Fourth Protocol is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Fourth Protocol
Michael Caine
John Preston
Pierce Brosnan
Valeri Petrofsky / James Edward Ross
Ned Beatty
Borisov
Joanna Cassidy
Irina Vassilievna
Julian Glover
Brian Harcourt-Smith
Michael Gough
Sir Bernard Hemmings
Ray McAnally
General Karpov
Ian Richardson
Sir Nigel Irvine
Anton Rodgers
George Berenson
Caroline Blakiston
Angela Berenson
Betsy Brantley
Eileen McWirther
Matt Frewer
Tom
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▸What language is The Fourth Protocol in?
The Fourth Protocol is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Fourth Protocol?
The Fourth Protocol runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).
▸What is The Fourth Protocol rated?
The Fourth Protocol is rated 15. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 199 ratings.
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