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The Looking Glass War
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The Looking Glass War

1970-01-02 · 108 min · ★ 5.7

Action · Drama · Thriller

When a Polish sailor jumps ship in Britain, a couple of local intelligence operatives keep him under surveillance. Soon, he’s recruited to infiltrate a missile installation outside of East Berlin and bring back photos of the new rockets.

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Directors
Frank Pierson
Production companies
Frankovich Productions, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Anthony HopkinsAnthony HopkinsJohn Avery
Christopher JonesChristopher JonesLeiser
Pia DegermarkPia DegermarkThe Girl
Ralph RichardsonRalph RichardsonLeClerc
Paul RogersPaul RogersHaldane
Susan GeorgeSusan GeorgeSusan
Ray McAnallyRay McAnallyUndersecretary of State
Robert UrquhartRobert UrquhartJohnson
Vivian PicklesVivian PicklesMrs. King
Anna MasseyAnna MasseyAvery's Wife
Maxine AudleyMaxine AudleyMrs LeClerc
Timothy WestTimothy WestTaylor
Michael RobbinsMichael RobbinsTruck Driver
Cyril ShapsCyril ShapsEast German Detective
Peter SwanwickPeter SwanwickFinnish Policeman
Guy DeghyGuy DeghyFritsche
Angela DownAngela DownChelsea Girl
Paul MaxwellPaul MaxwellCIA Man
Frederick JaegerFrederick JaegerPilot
Jill GoldstonJill GoldstonPub Patron (uncredited)

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