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The Spy Who Came In from the Cold

PG19651h 52mMartin Ritt
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 86%
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"Brace yourself for greatness."

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.

DramaThriller
LibrarySpyCold WarGrocerIron CurtainCynicismWhiskeyAtheistTribunalBlack And White

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965) about?

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.

Who stars in The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold stars Richard Burton (Alec Leamas), Claire Bloom (Nancy 'Nan' Perry), Oskar Werner (Fiedler), Sam Wanamaker (Peters), George Voskovec (Comrade Karden - Defense Attorney). The film was directed by Martin Ritt.

How long is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1965. It is rated PG.

Is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold worth watching?

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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