The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965)

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965)

  • 7.6
  • 1h 52min
  • Thriller, Drama
  • 1965-12-16 (USA)

Storyline

Alec Leamas (Richard Burton), 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.



Short Review

An excellent contemporary espionage drama of the Cold War which achieves solid impact via emphasis on human values, total absence of mechanical spy gimmickry, and perfectly controlled underplaying.


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