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..
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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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.
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Paramount Pictures
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