# The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965)

> A disillusioned British spy is used as bait in a Cold War deception operation and forced to confront the human cost of serving an amoral institution.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7887

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Director: Martin Ritt
- Cast: Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Oskar Werner, Sam Wanamaker, George Voskovec, Rupert Davies, Cyril Cusack, Peter van Eyck
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059749/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: brooding, bleak, paranoid, classic thriller night, serious film discussion

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of espionage and moral ambiguity during the Cold War.

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