The Spy Who Came In from the Cold

~Brace yourself for greatness.

Overview

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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General Information

Release Date: 1965-12-16
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 112 min

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