The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot

Written by Paul Dehn (screenplay), Guy Trosper (screenplay)

Cast: Richard Burton as Alec Leamas, Claire Bloom as Nan Perry, Oskar Werner as Fiedler, Sam Wanamaker as Peters

Released 1965

Alec Leamas is asked to become a disgruntled agent ready for defection in order to pass along false information but he quickly realizes he is being played by his own side for a purpose he does not understand.