The Fourth Protocol

The Fourth Protocol is a 1987 spy thriller film directed by John Mackenzie. The movie features Michael Caine, Pierce Brosnan, Ned Beatty, and Joanna Cassidy in the cast. It was produced in the United Kingdom and Australia, with The Rank Organisation listed as a company. The narrative is set in London, England, while filming took place in Finland. The screenplay was written by George Axelrod, and the music was composed by Lalo Schifrin.

The film has a runtime of 119 minutes and was released on March 20, 1987. It was distributed by Lorimar Television and Netflix via video on demand. The production budget was 6,000,000, resulting in a revenue of 12,423,831. Critical reviews assigned it scores of 5.7 out of 10, 64 out of 100, and 67 percent. Audience ratings include a 6.3 average and a 6.5 score. The story involves themes such as the Cold War, secret agents, and British spies.