The Windsor Protocol

Sean Dillon, a hard-edged British operative with a knack for bending rules, races to stop a chilling conspiracy that stretches back to World War II. When intelligence surfaces about the Windsor Protocol, a roster tied to Adolf Hitler that could fuel a neo-Nazi resurgence, Dillon follows a trail of clues across borders, getting entangled with diplomats, extremists, and reluctant allies. He has to outthink rival factions and stay ahead of powerful forces that want the list for their own ends. The story keeps its focus on investigation and tense confrontations, avoiding major spoilers while building toward a showdown over control of a dangerous secret.

Released as a 1998 television film, The Windsor Protocol was directed by George Mihalka and adapted from novels by Jack Higgins, with Morrie Ruvinsky and Stephen Zoller credited on the project. Kyle MacLachlan leads the cast, supported by Macha Grenon, Chris Wiggins, Lisa Bronwyn Moore, and John Colicos.

The film did not attract notable awards attention, and it earned little recognition during awards season. Its status as a made-for-TV thriller and modest profile in the late 1990s limited exposure to major prize committees.

The Windsor Protocol never became a mainstream cultural touchstone, but it has a small audience among readers of Higgins and fans of 1990s spy fare. Its premise, involving a Nazi-era document resurfacing to threaten modern politics, makes it one of several postwar conspiracy thrillers that popped up in that era, and MacLachlan’s role gives it a point of interest for viewers who follow his work.

Critical response was lukewarm, reflected in a low audience score around 3.7 out of 10. Reviewers tended to note its straightforward spy-thriller mechanics, modest production values, and emphasis on plot over deep character study. Themes include the persistence of extremist ideologies, the moral compromises of intelligence work, and the tension between official channels and maverick operatives.