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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965)

UNRATED 112 min  -  Drama  -   16 December 1965 (USA)
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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

Writers:

John le Carré (novel), Paul Dehn (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Burton ...
Claire Bloom ...
Nan Perry
Oskar Werner ...
Fiedler
Sam Wanamaker Sam Wanamaker ...
Peters
George Voskovec George Voskovec ...
East German Defense Attorney
Rupert Davies Rupert Davies ...
Cyril Cusack Cyril Cusack ...
Peter van Eyck Peter van Eyck ...
Hans-Dieter Mundt (as Peter Van Eyck)
Michael Hordern Michael Hordern ...
Ashe
Robert Hardy Robert Hardy ...
Dick Carlton
Bernard Lee ...
Patmore
Beatrix Lehmann Beatrix Lehmann ...
Tribunal President
Esmond Knight ...
Old Judge
Tom Stern Tom Stern ...
CIA Agent
Niall MacGinnis Niall MacGinnis ...
German Checkpoint Guard
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Storyline

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. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Cold War | Spy | Atheist | Counter Espionage | Double Cross  | See more »

Taglines:

THE BOOK THE WORLD COULD NOT LAY DOWN IS NOW A MOTION PICTURE See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

L'espion qui venait du froid See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Salem Films Limited See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

First ever filmed adaptation of a John le Carré story. See more »

Quotes

Alec Leamas: I reserve the right to be ignorant. That's the Western way of life.
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Connections

Referenced in "Rango: The Spy Who Was Out Cold (#1.5)" (1967) See more »