The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (film)

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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

The original movie poster
Directed by Martin Ritt
Produced by Martin Ritt
Written by John le CarrĂ©
Starring Richard Burton
Music by Sol Kaplan
Cinematography Oswald Morris
Editing by Anthony Harvey
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date(s) Flag of United States December 16, 1965
Flag of United Kingdom 13 January 1966 (premiere)
Running time 112 min
Country U.K.
Language English
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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a 1965 film adaptation of the novel of the same name by John Le Carre. It was adapted by Paul Dehn and Guy Trosper and stars Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Oskar Werner, Peter van Eyck, Sam Wanamaker, Rupert Davies and Cyril Cusack. It was directed by Martin Ritt.


The movie was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Richard Burton) and Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Black-and-White. Oskar Werner won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor. The film was awarded four BAFTA Awards, including Best British Film and Best British Actor (Burton).

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Awards
Preceded by
The Ipcress File
BAFTA Award for Best British Film
1966
Succeeded by
A Man for All Seasons
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