The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965) starring Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Oskar Werner. Burton stars as a British Cold War spy, on the brink of retirement, who is sent on one last, dangerous mission. Bloom plays the woman who has the misfortune to fall in love with him. The twists and turns of the plot are surprisingly clear, and at the end I felt I understood pretty well what motivated the characters and why they made the decisions they did. The movie was adapted from a John Le Carre novel. Burton was nominated for an Oscar for his performance. English subtitles are available, as well as closed captions. Grade: A-