The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

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.

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Released

16 Dec 1965

Runtime

112 min

Genre

Drama, Thriller

Director

Martin Ritt

Actors

Richard Burton, Oskar Werner, Claire Bloom

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 10 wins & 5 nominations total

IMDb rating

7.5

Box office

$7,600,000

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