The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
Doors: 7.15pm • Introduction: 7.45pm • Film: 8.00pm
Introduced by a special guest!
UK • 1965 • 1h 52m • PG
Enter the shadowy world of Cold War espionage with The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, the gripping 1965 adaptation of John le Carré’s acclaimed novel. Directed by Martin Ritt, this is a spy film of rare intelligence and moral complexity, a stark contrast to the glamour and gadgetry of its cinematic contemporaries.
Richard Burton delivers one of his finest performances as Alec Leamas, a weary British agent who is drawn into a final, dangerous assignment after years of deception and loss. Sent behind the Iron Curtain, Leamas must navigate a world of shifting loyalties and psychological manipulation, where truth and lies blur beyond recognition.
With superb supporting turns from Claire Bloom, Oskar Werner and Cyril Cusack, the film captures the bleak atmosphere of post-war Europe with unflinching realism. Its haunting black-and-white cinematography and taut script create a mood of tension and disillusionment that lingers long after the credits roll.
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold remains one of the most powerful and enduring espionage films ever made. A study of betrayal, ideology and the heavy price of survival.
Tickets
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A minimum of 5 tickets will still be available for purchase at the Library on the night of the Film Show from 7.15pm, on a first come first served basis. Payment options will include cash, as well as credit or debit cards. Once those tickets are sold we will operate a waitlist for any last minute returns.
Please note, tickets are non-refundable and seating is unreserved. Latecomers may not be admitted and their seats offered to another guest.