The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
“Brace yourself for greatness.”
1965 · 1 h 52 min
Directed by 
Martin Ritt
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Plot
British agent Alec Leamas takes one last mission in the Cold War, which may be his final.
Sinekatalog’s take
Martin Ritt's adaptation of John le Carré's novel is bleak and unglamorous, with Richard Burton giving one of his best performances.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.5 / 10 (21,059 votes)
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