The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

In this classic Cold War spy thriller from 1965, Richard Burton stars as Alec Leamas, a weary British intelligence officer. Tasked with a dangerous mission to pretend to defect to East Germany while sowing disinformation, he has to navigate double-crosses and morally ambiguous choices.

• Richard Burton received a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his performance.
• The movie was filmed in Ireland, standing in for East Germany.
• This film marked Richard Burton's first spy role in his career.
• Based on John le Carré's 1963 novel of the same name.
• Director Martin Ritt was blacklisted in Hollywood during the McCarthy era.

• "No, I’d say you were more of a...pen-pusher."
• "One must have a philosophy in life, to realize how unimportant one is."
• "I’ve been a spy for 20 years, I can’t quit now."
• "It’s a filthy, lousy business."
• "Who the hell wants to come in from the cold?"