The Spy Who Came in From The Cold

– British agent Alec Leamas refuses to come in from the cold war during the 1960s, choosing to face an..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 52 Minutes
Release Year:
1965
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965)

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.

Release Date:

16 Dec 1965

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
Not Rated

Director:

Martin Ritt

Writer:

John le Carré (novel), Paul Dehn (screenplay), Guy Trosper (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Oskar Werner, Sam Wanamaker

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.

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 10 wins & 3 nominations.

Production:

Paramount Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
87%