Anne Blake, Beatrix Lehmann, Bernard Lee
A middle-aged British spy, about to retire, is given one last assignment to infiltrate East Germany and uncover information about a former colleague suspected of having become a Communist traitor.
DVD Release Date: July 13, 2004
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February 1, 2007A spy movie that's more along the lines of the dull Tom Clancy stories with little to no action. Okay, maybe not that bad but with the word Spy in the title don't expect a James Bond flick or a Bourne movie.
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November 26, 2006a film that shows the grittier side of the world of spies. a well made film with a suprising twist towards the end. trust no one! not even your own side! hehe
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April 25, 2008A great cast (Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Oskar Werner), but the story just didn't keep me interested.
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September 9, 2009Based on the novel by John Le Carre, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is closer to the dour, chilling world of Harry Palmer than the glossy glamorous lifestyle of James Bond. Le Carre's best-selling novel provides the basis for this breathtaking Cold War thriller of espionage, i...( read more)
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August 13, 2009Superbly acted and a good story, well directed and written. It seems longer than it's 112 minute length and it can be slow moving, but the professionalism in which the film was made makes it well worthwhile.
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March 13, 2009In the novel there's a wonderful line surmising the main character's, and, one suspects the author, Le Carre's philosophy regarding politics:
"Some people join the Party, some people keep canaries."
It's short, to the point, yet devastating, for this statement essentially lower...( read more) -
December 21, 2008Pretty smart flick, so smart that I didn't understand some of it. That was due to me not paying attention I suppose though it's a very good thing when an intense dramatic spy movie requires your full attention in order for the full effect. I'm a fan.
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November 30, 2008Directed by Martin Ritt,"the Spy Who Came In From The Cold" is an adaption of John Le Carre's best selling novel about a reluctant British double agent,offers effectively restrained performance by Richard Burton in the title role;Claire Bloom,as an idealistic British communist wh...( read more)
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