The Fourth Angel
“Sometimes revenge is the only solution.”
Synopsis
Workaholic reporter, Jack Elgin takes his family on a working trip to India, but their aircraft is hijacked in Cyprus by a previously-unknown terrorist movement, and his wife and daughter are among the slaughtered. With western governments suppressing key facts and unwilling to go after the terrorists, Jack uses his contacts and snooping skill to seek the truth himself.
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The Fourth Angel (2001) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-12
Top Cast
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Jeremy Irons
Jack Elgin
Forest Whitaker
Agent Jules Bernard
Jason Priestley
Henry Davidson
Briony Glassco
Maria Elgin
Charlotte Rampling
Kate Stockton
Lois Maxwell
Olivia
Timothy West
Jones
Joel Pitts
Andrew Elgin
Anna Maguire
Joanne Elgin
Holly Boyd
Julia
Kal Weber
Kulindos
Ian McNeice
Lewison, MI5 Officer
William Armstrong
Perry
Garrick Hagon
Duguay
Serge Soric
Ivanic Loyvek
Ivan Marevich
Karadan Maldic
Dorin Rimbu
Milos Zderiko
Joerg Stadler
Anton Kostic
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 19, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 19, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Irvin
- Screenplay & Story
- Allan Scott, Robin Hunter
- Original Score
- Paul Zaza
- Original Title
- The Fourth Angel
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Serbian, French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- New Legend Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Irvin
Allan Scott, Robin Hunter
Paul Zaza
Mike Molloy
Peter R. Simpson, Allan Scott
Department Leadership Roster
John Irvin
Director
Peter R. Simpson
Producer
Allan Scott
Producer
Paul Zaza
Original Music Composer
Allan Scott
Screenplay
Elizabeth Waller
Costume Design
Mike Molloy
Director of Photography
Robin Hunter
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fourth Angel
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What is The Fourth Angel about?
Workaholic reporter, Jack Elgin takes his family on a working trip to India, but their aircraft is hijacked in Cyprus by a previously-unknown terrorist movement, and his wife and daughter are among the slaughtered. With western governments suppressing key facts and unwilling to go after the terrorists, Jack uses his contacts and snooping skill to seek the truth himself.
Who directed The Fourth Angel?
The Fourth Angel was directed by John Irvin.
Who stars in The Fourth Angel?
The principal cast of The Fourth Angel includes Jeremy Irons, Forest Whitaker, Jason Priestley, Briony Glassco, Charlotte Rampling.
When was The Fourth Angel released and how long is it?
The Fourth Angel was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fourth Angel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fourth Angel was composed by Paul Zaza.
Is The Fourth Angel based on a book or true story?
The Fourth Angel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robin Hunter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fourth Angel?
The Fourth Angel holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).