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DRAMA . 1989 . 1h 26m . 6.0/10

Red King, White Knight_

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.

Starring Tom Skerritt, Max von Sydow, Helen Mirren
6.0/10
Rating
1h 26m
Runtime
1989
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Red King, White Knight poster

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.

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Cast
Tom Skerritt stars as Stoner in Red King, White Knight.
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Year context
Red King, White Knight was released 37 years ago in 1989.
Overview
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. ...
Red King, White Knight is a Drama, Romance, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 26m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
86 min (1h 26m)
Rating
6.0/10 (4 votes)

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 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.
How long is Red King, White Knight?
Red King, White Knight has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who stars in Red King, White Knight?
The cast of Red King, White Knight includes Tom Skerritt, Max von Sydow, Helen Mirren, Tom Bell, Neil Dudgeon.
What is the rating of Red King, White Knight?
Red King, White Knight has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.

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Drama Romance Thriller TV Movie
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