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The Spy Who Came In from the Cold

1965 · 112 min Drama Thriller
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1965
Country United Kingdom
Genre Drama, Thriller
Director Martin Ritt
Runtime 112 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.1/10 (327 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Martin Ritt

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

Alec Leamas

Claire Bloom

Claire Bloom

Nan Perry

Oskar Werner

Oskar Werner

Fiedler

Sam Wanamaker

Sam Wanamaker

Peters

George Voskovec

George Voskovec

East German Defense Attorney

Rupert Davies

Rupert Davies

George Smiley

Cyril Cusack

Cyril Cusack

Control

Peter van Eyck

Peter van Eyck

Hans-Dieter Mundt

Michael Hordern

Michael Hordern

Ashe

Robert Hardy

Robert Hardy

Dick Carlton

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