The Spy Who Came In from the Cold(1965)
“Brace yourself for greatness.”
Overview
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
Studio
Salem Films Limited
Cast
Richard Burton
as Alec Leamas
Claire Bloom
as Nancy 'Nan' Perry
Oskar Werner
as Fiedler
Sam Wanamaker
as Peters
George Voskovec
as Comrade Karden - Defense Attorney
Rupert Davies
as George Smiley
Cyril Cusack
as Control
Peter van Eyck
as Hans-Dieter Mundt
Michael Hordern
as Ashe
Robert Hardy
as Dick Carlton
Bernard Lee
as Patmore
Beatrix Lehmann
as Tribunal President
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1965
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
Salem Films Limited
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Where can I watch The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965).
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 and released in 1965. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?▼
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?▼
The cast of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold includes Richard Burton as Alec Leamas, Claire Bloom as Nancy 'Nan' Perry, Oskar Werner as Fiedler, Sam Wanamaker as Peters, George Voskovec as Comrade Karden - Defense Attorney and more.
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