Red King, White Knight
Originally released in 1989. Red King, White Knight is a drama/romance film. directed by Geoff Murphy. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tom Skerritt, Max von Sydow, and Helen Mirren
Synopsis
The CIA hears of a KGB scheme to assassinate the Soviet General Secretary and enlists Stoner, an agent retired for 10 years, to go to Russia to investigate. He verifies the plot, but then has trouble leaving the country. In the meantime, the U.S. policy makers struggle over whether or not to inform the Soviets of the plot. Stoner's problems are complicated by the renewal of an affair with Anna, a Russian, as he tries to convince her to defect.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 25, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- HBO
- Citadel Entertainment
- Zenith Entertainment
- Central Independent Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red King, White Knight about?
The CIA hears of a KGB scheme to assassinate the Soviet General Secretary and enlists Stoner, an agent retired for 10 years, to go to Russia to investigate. He verifies the plot, but then has troub...
Who directed Red King, White Knight?
Red King, White Knight was directed by Geoff Murphy.
How long is Red King, White Knight?
Red King, White Knight has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Red King, White Knight released?
Red King, White Knight was released on November 25, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Red King, White Knight?
The main cast of Red King, White Knight includes Tom Skerritt, Max von Sydow, Helen Mirren, Tom Bell, Neil Dudgeon.