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The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
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THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD

"Brace yourself for greatness."

19651h 52m7.1 TMDb

Directed by Martin Ritt

Spoiler-Free

British agent Alec Leamas refuses to come in from the Cold War during the 1960s, choosing to face another mission, which may prove to be his final one.

Cast

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

Alec Leamas

Claire Bloom

Claire Bloom

Nancy 'Nan' Perry

Oskar Werner

Oskar Werner

Fiedler

Sam Wanamaker

Sam Wanamaker

Peters

George Voskovec

George Voskovec

Comrade Karden - Defense Attorney

Rupert Davies

Rupert Davies

George Smiley

Cyril Cusack

Cyril Cusack

Control

Peter van Eyck

Peter van Eyck

Hans-Dieter Mundt

Movie Vibe

Suspense7.4
Emotion6.7
Complexity7.6
Humor5
Realism7.1
Action4.6
Darkness5.6

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • viewers who enjoy suspense and tension

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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