

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
1965-12-16 · 112 min · ★ 7.1
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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- Directors
- Martin Ritt
- Production companies
- Salem Films Limited
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Richard BurtonAlec Leamas
Claire BloomNancy 'Nan' Perry
Oskar WernerFiedler
Sam WanamakerPeters
George VoskovecComrade Karden - Defense Attorney
Rupert DaviesGeorge Smiley
Cyril CusackControl
Peter van EyckHans-Dieter Mundt
Michael HordernAshe
Robert HardyDick Carlton
Bernard LeePatmore
Beatrix LehmannTribunal President
Esmond KnightOld Judge
Tom SternCIA Agent
Niall MacGinnisCheckpoint Charlie Guard
Anne BlakeMiss Crail
George MikellCheckpoint Charlie Guard
Richard MarnerVopo Captain
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