| Tango01 | 04 Nov 2014 9:17 p.m. PST |
"I regularly get asked which movies dealing with espionage I would recommend people to see. That's a tougher question than it might appear, since most of the movies out there that purport to be about spying and intelligence, in any reality-based sense, are simply dreadful — either as movies, or as depictions of actual espionage, or often both. Perusing this "50 best spy movies list," which includes most of the movies considered "classics" by the public, it's difficult to count more than a handful of them as remotely reality-based about the world of intelligence, not to mention that many of them are just awful movies, and more than a few are approximately as accurate, espionage-wise, as any of the Austin Powers films. Which films would I recommend then? Here are five of my favorites which I think anybody who wants to understand espionage a tad more, and have fun doing it, should see…"
Full article here
link Amicalement
Armand |
| MHoxie | 05 Nov 2014 3:52 a.m. PST |
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| Reactionary | 05 Nov 2014 4:30 a.m. PST |
My five: Ipcress File
Funeral in Berlin
The Spy who came in from the cold
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
The Fourth Protocol However the best spy media has to be the George Smiley sets of TV series. |
| Jemima Fawr | 05 Nov 2014 5:20 a.m. PST |
I would also add the superb BBC drama series 'Edge of Darkness' (NOT the Mel Gibson film that was loosely based on it): It's more about Cold War nuclear skullduggery than espionage, but still has all the essential elements of a good Cold War thriller. |
| Huscarle | 05 Nov 2014 5:41 a.m. PST |
My top 5 include 2 mini-series:- Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (mini-series)
Smiley's People (mini-series)
The Spy Who Came in From The Cold
Our Man In Havana
Funeral in Berlin "The Lives of Others" is an excellent film, but IMHO it's more of a police film than a spy film. |
| tuscaloosa | 05 Nov 2014 5:43 a.m. PST |
You do find the occasional excellent site, Armand. |
| Tango01 | 05 Nov 2014 10:42 a.m. PST |
Happy you enjoyed it my friend! (smile) Amicalement
Armand |
| evilcartoonist | 05 Nov 2014 11:42 a.m. PST |
I enjoyed "Day of the Jackal."
(Not the Bruce Willis version.) |
| Kropotkin303 | 05 Nov 2014 2:43 p.m. PST |
Plus 1 for the original Edge of Darkness with Bob Peck. Great atmospheric stuff. A British cop's daughter is killed in front of his eyes one rainy night and he starts to find out that she was more involved in Black-op stuff than he could have ever imagined. In a more 60's cold war vein what was the one with Paul Newman and Julie Andrews with the infamous gas oven killing?That was Hitchcock I believe but it's been years since I've seen it. Ah yes, Torn Curtain. |
| Jemima Fawr | 05 Nov 2014 4:51 p.m. PST |
Indeed. Edge of Darkness was Bob Peck at his absolute finest – incredibly powerful stuff, accentuated by Eric Clapton's haunting soundtrack and brilliant supporting actors in Joanne Whalley, Joe Don Baker, Zoe Wannamaker and Ian McNiece. |
| Sudwind | 05 Nov 2014 10:14 p.m. PST |
I enjoyed Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. One of my favorites is Sword of Gideon….Munich was a remake. Family of Spies is interesting, telling the Walker story. Body of Lies is a good story based on current events. Telefon is corny, but entertaining. My favorites that touch on the topic are Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger. |
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| zaevor2000 | 06 Nov 2014 11:09 p.m. PST |
I am very surprised that no one has yet mentioned… The Aquarium (Akwarium), which is based on the true story of a Soviet GRU spy. link Frank |
| zaevor2000 | 06 Nov 2014 11:11 p.m. PST |
Akwarium (Aquarium) An amazing story based on the life of a Soviet espionage agent
By Richard J. Brzostek VINE VOICE on March 17, 2008 The Aquarium (Akwarium) is a Polish movie the communist censors would probably not have allowed to be made. It was produced in 1996, just a few years after the collapse of Communism in Poland. The Aquarium brings us into the secret world of Soviet espionage. It is based on a true story of Victor Suvorov, who worked for GRU, a secret organization similar to the KGB. The story shows us the transformation of Victor from a reckless tank commander to a calculating spy. The movie shows us how Victor is selected to join this ultra secret organization. We get to see a glimpse of the training and world of tricks they must endue where they are never sure if they are on a real mission or are just being tested. Victor is warned during his inanition into GRU that nothing ever works out with the Aquarium and that whoever joins it is in for life and the only way to leave it is dead. One aspect that makes this film fascinating is that is more than entertainment and provides so much education. The movie touches upon a topic that is not too well know. The Aquarium is the name of the headquarters of GRU (an organization that is not nearly as well known as the KGB). The interesting story is also pared with great acting. The mentor of Victor is played by Janusz Gajos who, as usual, performs superbly. There is great drama and suspense in this spy thriller. The Aquarium is probably not for everyone as it is a serious movie. Those that enjoy drama/thrillers are most likely to enjoy it. Put aside your ideas about spies and get ready for an amazing story based on life. The faint of heart should be warmed, there will be more than a few shocking parts along the way in this thriller. |
| CAG 19 | 07 Nov 2014 5:00 a.m. PST |
While not cold war per se (and a series and not a film) "Harry's game" is on my list to include |
| Bellbottom | 07 Nov 2014 5:31 a.m. PST |
The Quiller Memorandum starring George Segal and Alec Guinness (althoughh the books, by Elleston Trevor, were better) |
was going to do the rifle teams next, but he forgot something… 
