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Movie Info

Release Date: December 16, 1965
Runtime: 112 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (7)
Genres:
Drama Thriller
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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86%
Tomatometer
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7.1/10
TMDB
327 votes
7.5/10
IMDb
20,192 votes
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The Spy Who Came In from the Cold

1965

"Betrayal knows no boundaries; trust is a luxury."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: El espía que surgió del frío? 🇮🇹 IT: La spia che venne dal freddo? 🇭🇺 HU: A kem aki a hidegbol jott? 🇸🇪 SV: Spionen som kom in från kylan? 🇳🇴 NO: Spionen som kom inn fra kulden? All international titles (7) →
Drama Thriller 112 min 7.5/10

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
1 Nominations
2 Total
Golden Globes
1
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
1966 Golden Globes Best Supporting Actor - Winner
1966 Oscars Best Actor Richard Burton Nominated
Year Festival Category Winner
1966 Golden Globes Best Supporting Actor -
Year Festival Category Winner
1966 Oscars Best Actor Richard Burton

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Profit -$0

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Cast of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold

Sam Wanamaker as Peters in The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
Sam Wanamaker
Peters
Rupert Davies as George Smiley in The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
Rupert Davies
George Smiley

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Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Spy Who Came In from the Cold

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  • Richard Burton was not the original choice for the role of Alec Leamas; several actors were considered before Burton's casting brought a deeper intensity to the character.

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  • Several scenes feature notable continuity errors, including one instance where a character's cigarette appears and disappears between shots, drawing attention to the film's meticulous editing process.

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  • Director Martin Ritt later collaborated with Richard Burton again for the film The Spy Who Came In from the Cold, establishing a creative partnership that influenced both their careers.

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