The Fourth Angel

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The Fourth Angel ★★ 2001 (R)

London-based journalist Jack Elgin (Irons) is on holiday with his family when their plane is hijacked by terrorists. Jack's wife and two daughters are among the dead. He's naturally outraged after learning the hijackers have been released and decides to hunt the criminals himself, which draws the attention of CIA agents Bernard (Whitaker) and Davidson (Priestley). A not unfamiliar revenge thriller. Based on the novel “Angel” by Robin Hunter. 95m/C VHS, DVD . Jeremy Irons, Forest Whitaker, Jason Priestley, Charlotte Rampling, Lois Maxwell, Timothy West, Ian McNeice; D: John Irvin; W: Allan Scott; C: Mike Molloy; M: Paul Zaza.

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