Not a film, but Slow Horses.
What's your favorite Spy movie?
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Sorry, Slow Horses----Slough House book series
Yes, adapted as 3 TV series based on first 3 books, with the 4th one on the way.
I forgot about the MI-5 series, titled Spooks in the UK. At one point was probably my fav ever TV series.
Any of the Sean Connery Bond films and one of the Daniel Craig Casino Royale, The Guns of Navarone (counting this as an espionage film). Watched the 007 and Navarone film with my dad growing up: it is a nice memory of Sunday nights with him.
The Avengers (Diana Rigg & Patrick Macnee: the series) and the movie with Uma Thurman & Ralph Fiennes). Others as well, though these strike the right chord most of the time.
The Avengers (Diana Rigg & Patrick Macnee: the series) and the movie with Uma Thurman & Ralph Fiennes). Others as well, though these strike the right chord most of the time.
It's not a movie, but I think almost all fans of the genre would enjoy the series The Americans. If you haven't seen it, it's worth checking out.
Yeah, that's a memorable film. I haven't seen it in decades and am due for a rewatch.
The characters as portrayed in the film are sympathetic. I kind of like Timothy Hutton and I really don't care for Sean Penn, so I have mixed emotions when I watch it.
In the film, I felt sorry for Timothy Hutton, but want to see Sean Penn hanged!
They both served time and were released, Boyce (played by Hutton) after having escaped, committing numerous bank robberies, and being recaptured.
After Lee (played by Penn) was released, he actually went to work for Sean Penn for a time as a personal assistant.
Yeah, he's an interesting guy and immensely talented, but I don't think I'd enjoy being around him. There are guys like Tom Hanks and Steve Martin that you're pretty sure are pleasant to be around. Penn, on the other hand... it's uncomfortable even to watch him get interviewed.
La Femme Nikita (from the 90's) is a really solid TV series. It's Canadian and a little dated, but I love it.
Anyone mention the Matt Helm movies? Bond spoofs with Dean Martin. Watching a marathon right now. More fun than good but they are a hoot.
"The Man From U.N.C.L.E.", directed by Guy Ritchie, was quite good. It harkens back to the "cool" 1960s. The 1960s of Jackie O and JFK, and Le Mans...not the 1960s of smelly hippies and unshaved armpits that Hollywood harkens to.
And it was the first time I ever heard "Compared to What", sung by Roberta Flack. That's the good stuff.
And it was the first time I ever heard "Compared to What", sung by Roberta Flack. That's the good stuff.
"Where the Spies Are" with David Niven.
- Three Days of the Condor (already mentioned a few times above) - very cerebral ans loved the way he it all through. Lots of fantastic lines like ”maybe there is another CIA with in the CIA”.
Spoiler - The end was the best. When Turner/Redford said he told the NY Times. And Higgins/Roberson said - what makes you think they’ll print it?
- The Ipcress File (1965) - Michael Caine
- The Spy that Came in from the Cold (1965) with Richard Burton. Exceptional, slow moving, spy movie that few know of since it came out in the Bond era. Bond movies were glamorous with gadgets and girls and cool cars. This one really captured the essence and loneliness of being a cold war spy.
Spoiler - The end was the best. When Turner/Redford said he told the NY Times. And Higgins/Roberson said - what makes you think they’ll print it?
- The Ipcress File (1965) - Michael Caine
- The Spy that Came in from the Cold (1965) with Richard Burton. Exceptional, slow moving, spy movie that few know of since it came out in the Bond era. Bond movies were glamorous with gadgets and girls and cool cars. This one really captured the essence and loneliness of being a cold war spy.
Totally off the wall but ... The Scarlett Pimpernel. There are several adaptations of the original book but the old B&W movie is a good starting point.
The one James Bond movie that strikes me as "a good spy movie" rather than "a James Bond movie" is From Russia With Love.
... but I get what you are getting at.
The Sandbaggers.
From memory I'd say this was late 70s or early 80s. You really get that "cold war" vibe going strong.
The one James Bond movie that strikes me as "a good spy movie" rather than "a James Bond movie" is From Russia With Love.
... but I get what you are getting at.
The Sandbaggers.
From memory I'd say this was late 70s or early 80s. You really get that "cold war" vibe going strong.
Archer.
Not a movie but very entertaining spy series.
Not a movie but very entertaining spy series.
Statham is great in this. He knows how to parody his action roles!
I like “Luvmysuper’s” list to which I would add “The Spy Who Came in From the Cold”and “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy”. I love the bleak cynicism of LeCarre.
Not quite a spy movie but an all-time favorite: “Day of the Jackal”.
Not quite a spy movie but an all-time favorite: “Day of the Jackal”.
CzechCzar
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