The Deadly Affair (1967), directed by Sidney Lumet, stars James Mason as British intelligence officer Charles Dobbs investigating a suspected security breach connected to a diplomats death. Co-starring Simone Signoret, Maximilian Schell and Harriet Andersson, the film adapts John le Carrés novel Call for the Dead and reflects the restrained tone of Cold War espionage dramas. The production is noted for Quincy Jones score and its character-focused approach to intelligence work.

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Based on John le Carrés first novel, Call for the Dead (which introduced spymaster George Smiley), The Deadly Affair sees an ageing British secret agent (James Mason) set out to uncover the truth behind a government employees apparent suicide. Eschewing the glamour of the eras Bond thrillers, Lumets chilling and intelligent take on the spy drama presents a palpable and darkly sinister picture of Cold War intrigue. The exemplary cast also includes Maximilian Schell, Harriet Andersson, Harry Andrews, Roy Kinnear and Lynn Redgrave.

Från IMDB:
A British agent sets out to uncover the hidden facts behind a British government employees suicide.

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Version: : Blu-Ray (import)

Språk : English

EAN : 5060697920765

Distributor : Powerhouse Films

Inspelningsår : 1967

imdb-rating : 6.7

Längd : 1h 55m