The Looking Glass War
1970 · 1h 48m · Action, Drama, Thriller · United Kingdom · Rated PG (US)
"Why do we listen to them? Why do we fight their wars for them?"
When a Polish sailor jumps ship in Britain, a couple of local intelligence operatives keep him under surveillance. Soon, he’s recruited to infiltrate a missile installation outside of East Berlin and bring back photos of the new rockets.
Written & directed by
Frank PiersonBased on the novel by
John le Carré5.9Smart score
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