The Looking Glass War
“"Why do we listen to them? Why do we fight their wars for them?"”
Synopsis
When a Polish sailor jumps ship in Britain, a couple of local intelligence operatives keep him under surveillance. Soon, he’s recruited to infiltrate a missile installation outside of East Berlin and bring back photos of the new rockets.
Top Cast
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Christopher Jones
Leiser
Pia Degermark
The Girl
Ralph Richardson
LeClerc
Anthony Hopkins
John Avery
Paul Rogers
Haldane
Susan George
Susan
Ray McAnally
Undersecretary of State
Robert Urquhart
Johnson
Vivian Pickles
Mrs. King
Anna Massey
Avery's Wife
Maxine Audley
Mrs LeClerc
Timothy West
Taylor
Michael Robbins
Truck Driver
Cyril Shaps
East German Detective
Peter Swanwick
Finnish Policeman
Guy Deghy
Fritsche
Angela Down
Chelsea Girl
Paul Maxwell
CIA Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 4, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 25, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Pierson
- Screenplay & Story
- John le Carré, Frank Pierson
- Original Score
- Angela Morley
- Original Title
- The Looking Glass War
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, Finnish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Frankovich Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Pierson
John le Carré, Frank Pierson
Angela Morley
Austin Dempster
Willy Kemplen
M.J. Frankovich, John Box
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Pierson
Director
Frank Pierson
Writer
John Box
Producer
Austin Dempster
Director of Photography
Willy Kemplen
Editor
Dinah Greet
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Looking Glass War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Looking Glass War about?
When a Polish sailor jumps ship in Britain, a couple of local intelligence operatives keep him under surveillance. Soon, he’s recruited to infiltrate a missile installation outside of East Berlin and bring back photos of the new rockets.
Who directed The Looking Glass War?
The Looking Glass War was directed by Frank Pierson.
Who stars in The Looking Glass War?
The principal cast of The Looking Glass War includes Christopher Jones, Pia Degermark, Ralph Richardson, Anthony Hopkins, Paul Rogers.
When was The Looking Glass War released and how long is it?
The Looking Glass War was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Looking Glass War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Looking Glass War was composed by Angela Morley.
Is The Looking Glass War based on a book or true story?
The Looking Glass War is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John le Carré".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Looking Glass War?
The Looking Glass War holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).