The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
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.
Release Year
1965
Runtime
112 min
Audience Score
7.1
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Story Snapshot
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.
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