The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

Tautly directed by Martin Ritt and now seen as a classic of Cold War cinema, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is based on the novel of the same name by John le Carré.

Richard Burton is memorable as Alec Leamas, a spy caught up in the political machinations of post-war Europe.

Alongside Richard Burton, Claire Bloom offers a nuanced performance that belies her earlier emergence from the Rank Charm School.