
A Dandy in Aspic
A Double Agent in Double Danger!
Directed by Anthony Mann
Produced by Columbia British Productions
A tense Cold War spy thriller built on the paranoid premise of a double agent hunting himself, exploring identity fracture and the moral cost of deception.
Double-agent Alexander Eberlin is assigned by the British to hunt out a Russian spy, known to them as Krasnevin. Only Eberlin knows that Krasnevin is none other than himself! Accompanying him on his mission is a ruthless partner, who gradually discovers his secret as Eberlin tries to maneuver himself out of a desperate situation.
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Questions people ask
Does A Dandy in Aspic end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.
Is A Dandy in Aspic sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is A Dandy in Aspic scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is A Dandy in Aspic easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is A Dandy in Aspic violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like A Dandy in Aspic
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as A Dandy in Aspic
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Dandy in Aspic, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Dandy in Aspic, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Dandy in Aspic, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































