The Spy Who Came In from the Cold_
"Brace yourself for greatness."
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.
Starring
Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Oskar Werner
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold was released 61 years ago in 1965.
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.
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is a Drama, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 52m.
CAST (20)
Richard Burton
Alec Leamas
Claire Bloom
Nan Perry
OW
Oskar Werner
Fiedler
Sam Wanamaker
Peters
George Voskovec
East German Defense Attorney
Rupert Davies
George Smiley
Cyril Cusack
Control
Peter van Eyck
Hans-Dieter Mundt
Michael Hordern
Ashe
Robert Hardy
Dick Carlton
Bernard Lee
Patmore
Beatrix Lehmann
Tribunal President
Esmond Knight
Old Judge
Niall MacGinnis
German Checkpoint Guard
SF
Scot Finch
German Guide
Anne Blake
Miss Crail
George Mikell
German Checkpoint Guard
Richard Marner
Vopo Captain
Warren Mitchell
Mr. Zanfrello
Steve Plytas
East German Judge
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
112 min (1h 52m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (325 votes)
Popularity
1
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold about?
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.
How long is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold has a runtime of 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Who stars in The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?
The cast of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold includes Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Oskar Werner, Sam Wanamaker, George Voskovec.
What is the rating of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 325 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Thriller