The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
1965, English. Directed by Martin Ritt.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Martin RittDirector
- Richard BurtonAlec Leamas
- Claire BloomNancy 'Nan' Perry
- Oskar WernerFiedler
- Sam WanamakerPeters
- George VoskovecComrade Karden - Defense Attorney
- Rupert DaviesGeorge Smiley
- Cyril CusackControl
- Peter van EyckHans-Dieter Mundt
- Michael HordernAshe
- Robert HardyDick Carlton
- Bernard LeePatmore
- Beatrix LehmannTribunal President
Details
- Released
- 16 December 1965
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Paul Dehn, Guy Trosper
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What The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is based on
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is based on The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1963) by John le Carré.
1963
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
By John le Carré
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The Spy Who Came In from the Cold: quick answers
Is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 359 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Spy Who Came In from the Cold have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Spy Who Came In from the Cold. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Spy Who Came In from the Cold yet.
Which OTT platform is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold on?
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?
If you liked The Spy Who Came In from the Cold, try The Postcard Killings, Rogue Agent, Scarface.
Who directed The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965) was directed by Martin Ritt and stars Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Oskar Werner.
What is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold based on?
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is based on The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1963) by John le Carré.