The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
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Synopsis
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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The Spy Who Came in From the Cold - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-09
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Richard Burton
Alec Leamas
Claire Bloom
Nancy 'Nan' Perry
Oskar Werner
Fiedler
Sam Wanamaker
Peters
George Voskovec
Comrade Karden - Defense Attorney
Rupert Davies
George Smiley
Cyril Cusack
Control
Peter van Eyck
Hans-Dieter Mundt
Michael Hordern
Ashe
Robert Hardy
Dick Carlton
Bernard Lee
Patmore
Beatrix Lehmann
Tribunal President
Esmond Knight
Old Judge
Tom Stern
CIA Agent
Niall MacGinnis
Checkpoint Charlie Guard
Scot Finch
German Guide
Anne Blake
Miss Crail
George Mikell
Checkpoint Charlie Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 9, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Ritt
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Dehn, Guy Trosper
- Original Score
- Sol Kaplan
- Original Title
- The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Salem Films Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Ritt
Paul Dehn, Guy Trosper, John le Carré
Sol Kaplan
Oswald Morris
Anthony Harvey
Martin Ritt
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Pereira
Production Design
Martin Ritt
Director
Anthony Harvey
Editor
Tambi Larsen
Production Design
Oswald Morris
Director of Photography
Martin Ritt
Producer
Paul Dehn
Screenplay
Guy Trosper
Screenplay
Sol Kaplan
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
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What is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold about?
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.
Who directed The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold was directed by Martin Ritt.
Who stars in The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?
The principal cast of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold includes Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Oskar Werner, Sam Wanamaker, George Voskovec.
When was The Spy Who Came In from the Cold released and how long is it?
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Spy Who Came In from the Cold was composed by Sol Kaplan.
Is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold based on a book or true story?
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John le Carré".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).