The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
Brace yourself for greatness.
Directed by Martin Ritt
Produced by Salem Films Limited
A bleak, intellectually rigorous Cold War thriller about a burned-out spy trapped in a morally compromised system, where cynicism and betrayal are the only certainties.
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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Does The Spy Who Came In from the Cold end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 95% of films.
Is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
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Like The Spy Who Came In from the Cold, But Darker
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Like The Spy Who Came In from the Cold, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
