Icon (2005) – former US agent fights biological weapon threat in Russia

Description

A former US special operations agent, who previously lived in Russia, was married and had a child, comes out of retirement to confront a former enemy, now a candidate for the Russian presidency. He collaborates with a Russian police officer to uncover a dangerous plan that could change the country's future. This is an action and drama genre television film. The situation complicates when it becomes clear that the candidate plans to use biological weapons against certain groups of the Russian population, aiming for genocide. The virus will be released in other populations, but a scheme will be created to allow the candidate to appear as a savior. The agent and the police officer must overcome this threat while also addressing a personal aspect of the agent's life – a reunion with his long-lost daughter. Directed by Charles Martin Smith, this television film reveals a complex political intrigue and the dangerous use of biological weapons. The main characters are portrayed by actors Patrick Swayze, Patrick Bergin, and Annika Peterson. It is a tense thriller that intertwines politics, danger, and family ties. It belongs to the action, drama, and thriller genres.