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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a 1963 Cold War spy novel by the British author John le Carré. It depicts Alec Leamas, a British agent, being sent to East Germany as a faux defector to sow disinformation about a powerful East German intelligence officer.
- John le Carré
- 1963
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is a 1965 British spy film based on the 1963 novel of the same name by John le Carré. The film stars Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, and Oskar Werner. It was directed by Martin Ritt, and the screenplay was written by Paul Dehn and Guy Trosper.
A 1965 spy thriller based on John le Carré's novel, starring Richard Burton as a British agent in East Germany. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more.
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- Drama, Thriller
- Martin Ritt
- 1965-12-16
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold takes place in the time of cold war and we’re following the actions of Alec Leamas, a British agent who having lose his best spy behind the Iron Curtain returns to East Berlin with last job.
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- 1963
- John le Carré
- Paperback
Director Martin Ritt, of Hud fame, brings John le Carré's espionage thriller The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965) to astonishing life.
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- Richard Burton
- Martin Ritt
- Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Aug 31, 2023 · Why John le Carré's The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is the ultimate spy novel
A film adaptation of John le Carré's novel about a Cold War spy in East Germany, directed by Martin Ritt and starring Richard Burton. The Criterion Collection offers a restored Blu-ray edition with interviews, commentary, and other features.
