The Spy Who Came In from the Cold

12
1h 52m
1965
7.071 /10 (322)

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.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English, Nederlands
Released Date: 1965-12-16

Top Billed Cast

Richard Burton

Alec Leamas

Claire Bloom

Nan Perry

Oskar Werner

Fiedler

Sam Wanamaker

Peters

George Voskovec

East German Defense Attorney

Rupert Davies

George Smiley

Cyril Cusack

Control

Peter van Eyck

Hans-Dieter Mundt

Michael Hordern

Ashe

Robert Hardy

Dick Carlton

Bernard Lee

Patmore

Beatrix Lehmann

Tribunal President

Esmond Knight

Old Judge

Niall MacGinnis

German Checkpoint Guard

Scot Finch

German Guide

Anne Blake

Miss Crail

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