The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965)

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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.

Director: Martin Ritt
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Sol Kaplan
Cinematography: Oswald Morris
Editing: Anthony Harvey
Production: Salem Films Limited
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Nederlands
Original Language: en

Themes

Cold War: Espionage and Secrets, Cold War: Espionage and Tension

Keywords

library, spy, cold war, grocer, iron curtain, cynicism, whiskey, atheist, tribunal, black and white, love affair, double cross, alcoholic, filing, credit

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold 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 directed The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold was directed by Martin Ritt.
Who stars in The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold stars Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Oskar Werner, Sam Wanamaker, George Voskovec, Rupert Davies.
How long is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is a Drama, Thriller film.
Where was The Spy Who Came In from the Cold produced?
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?
The themes of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold include: Cold War: Espionage and Secrets, Cold War: Espionage and Tension.