John Preston (played by Michael Caine) is a protagonist in The Fourth Protocol.
Valeri Petrofsky / James Edward Ross (played by Pierce Brosnan) appears in The Fourth Protocol.
Borisov (played by Ned Beatty) appears in The Fourth Protocol.
Brian Harcourt-Smith (played by Julian Glover) appears in The Fourth Protocol.
Sir Bernard Hemmings (played by Michael Gough) appears in The Fourth Protocol.
Irina Vassilievna (played by Joanna Cassidy) appears in The Fourth Protocol.
Sir Nigel Irvine (played by Ian Richardson) appears in The Fourth Protocol.
George Berenson (played by Anton Rodgers) appears in The Fourth Protocol.
The Fourth Protocol (1987) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
John Preston
(played by Michael Caine) — protagonist
Valeri Petrofsky / James Edward Ross
(played by Pierce Brosnan) — supporting
Borisov
(played by Ned Beatty) — supporting
Brian Harcourt-Smith
(played by Julian Glover) — supporting
Sir Bernard Hemmings
(played by Michael Gough) — supporting
Irina Vassilievna
(played by Joanna Cassidy) — supporting
Sir Nigel Irvine
(played by Ian Richardson) — supporting
George Berenson
(played by Anton Rodgers) — supporting
General Karpov
(played by Ray McAnally) — supporting
Key Relationships
Sir Nigel Irvine → General Karpov
(Alliance Co-Conspirator)
Valeri Petrofsky / James Edward Ross → John Preston
(Conflict Rival)
Valeri Petrofsky / James Edward Ross → Irina Vassilievna
(Romantic Partner)
Valeri Petrofsky / James Edward Ross → General Karpov
(Power Supervisor)
Valeri Petrofsky / James Edward Ross → Borisov
(Professional Colleague)
John Preston → Sir Nigel Irvine
(Alliance Ally)
John Preston → Sir Bernard Hemmings
(Alliance Mentor)
John Preston → Brian Harcourt-Smith
(Professional Subordinate)
John Preston → George Berenson
(Professional Investigator)
Story Analysis
A tense Cold War thriller exploring espionage, betrayal, and the moral compromises of intelligence agencies.
Plot Progression
The Breach & Banishment
The Soviet Gambit & Hunt
The Double Cross & Raid
The Aftermath & Conspiracy
Directed by John Mackenzie
The Fourth Protocol (1987) · 6.3/10 · action, thriller
