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. (112 mins.)
| The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965) | |
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Rating: 7.7/10 (12,670 votes) Director: Martin Ritt Writer: John le Carré (novel), Paul Dehn (screenplay), Guy Trosper (screenplay) Stars: Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Oskar Werner, Sam Wanamaker Runtime: 112 min Rated: NOT RATED Genre: Drama, Thriller Released: 16 Dec 1965 |
| Plot: Alec Leamas, a British spy is sent to East Germany supposedly to defect, but in fact to sow disinformation. As more plot turns appear, Leamas becomes more convinced that his own people see him as just a cog. His struggle back from dehumanization becomes the final focus of the story. | |
