Topic: Spy Film

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Cary Grant · Eva Marie Saint · James Mason · Martin Landau

Synopsis North by Northwest (1959) follows the thrilling escapades of Roger Thornhill, portrayed by Cary Grant, who inadvertently becomes entangled in a web of espionage and deception. When Thornhill is mistaken for a government agent, he is framed for a crime...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast James Stewart · Grace Kelly · Thelma Ritter · Raymond Burr

Synopsis Rear Window (1954) follows the story of a renowned photographer, L.B. "Jeff" Jeffries (James Stewart), who finds himself confined to his apartment due to a broken leg. Despite the presence of his loving girlfriend Lisa (Grace Kelly) and his dedicated...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Cary Grant · Ingrid Bergman · Claude Rains · Louis Calhern

Synopsis Notorious (1946) follows the tale of a captivating woman with a troubled history (Ingrid Bergman) who is recruited by American intelligence officer Devlin (Cary Grant) to infiltrate a group of Nazis operating in post-war Rio de Janeiro. As she delves...

Direction Eric Rochant · Hélier Cisterne · Antoine Chevrollier · Mathieu Demy

Cast Mathieu Kassovitz · Jean-Pierre Darroussin · Léa Drucker · Florence Loiret-Caille

Synopsis The Bureau (TV Series) (2015) follows the gripping story of "Malotru," a seasoned French intelligence operative who, after spending six years undercover in Syria, is abruptly recalled to his homeland. Upon his return, Malotru grapples with the challenge of shedding...

Direction Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

Cast Ulrich Mühe · Martina Gedeck · Sebastian Koch · Ulrich Tukur

Synopsis The Lives of Others (2006) is set in the oppressive atmosphere of East Germany during the early 1980s. The narrative revolves around Georg Dreyman, a celebrated playwright, and his long-term partner, Christa-Maria Sieland, a renowned actress. Despite their public personas...

Direction Andrei Tarkovsky

Cast Nikolay Burlyaev · Valentin Zubkov · Yevgeni Zharikov · Stepan Krylov

Synopsis Ivan's Childhood (1962) follows the journey of a 12-year-old Russian boy, Ivan, who loses his parents to the German invasion during World War II. Driven by an unyielding desire for vengeance, Ivan becomes a homeless orphan, navigating the harsh realities...

Direction Howard Gordon · Alex Gansa · Gideon Raff · Lesli Linka Glatter

Cast Claire Danes · Damian Lewis · Mandy Patinkin · Rupert Friend

Synopsis Homeland (TV Series) (2011) is a gripping political thriller that aired from 2011 to 2020, spanning 8 seasons and 96 episodes. The narrative revolves around Marine Sergeant Nicholas Brody (Damian Lewis), who comes back to the United States after an...

Direction Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cast James Mason · Danielle Darrieux · Michael Rennie · Walter Hampden

Synopsis 5 Fingers (1952) unfolds a gripping tale of intrigue and betrayal set against the backdrop of World War II in neutral Turkey. The film follows the cunning and articulate James Mason as Ulysses Diello, a valet serving the British ambassador....

Direction Kazuhiro Furuhashi

Synopsis Spy x Family (TV Series) (2022) follows the story of Twilight, a highly skilled master spy tasked with the most challenging mission of his career: to infiltrate an elite private school by posing as a family man. To achieve this,...

Direction John Irvin

Cast Alec Guinness · Ian Richardson · Michael Jayston · Ian Bannen

Synopsis Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (TV Miniseries) (1979) follows the story of George Smiley, who has been enjoying retirement for about a year when an unexpected visitor from his past, a former colleague from British Intelligence, appears at his doorstep. Smiley...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast James Stewart · Doris Day · Brenda De Banzie · Bernard Miles

Synopsis The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) follows Dr. Ben McKenna, his wife Jo, and their child Hank as they embark on a sightseeing adventure through Africa. During their journey, they cross paths with the enigmatic Louis Bernard on a...

Direction Simon Langton

Cast Alec Guinness · Eileen Atkins · Bernard Hepton · Bill Paterson

Synopsis Smiley’s People (TV Miniseries) (1982) follows the story of George Smiley, who is summoned from his peaceful retirement to uncover a mole within the intelligence agency where he was once a highly valued asset. The unassuming and meticulous master of...

Direction Mariano Llinás

Cast Elisa Carricajo · Valeria Correa · Pilar Gamboa · Laura Paredes

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Margaret Lockwood · Michael Redgrave · Dame May Whitty · Paul Lukas

Synopsis The Lady Vanishes (1938) follows the journey of a wealthy young woman who, while traversing through Europe, notices the peculiar absence of an elderly lady from her train compartment. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers a web...

Direction Mariano Llinás

Cast Pilar Gamboa · Elisa Carricajo · Laura Paredes · Valeria Correa

Synopsis La flor (2018) is segmented into six distinct chapters, loosely linked by the director Mariano Llinás' on-screen explanations of the film's unique structure. The initial four segments introduce narratives that abruptly halt midway through their stories. The fifth segment stands...

Direction Yang Yun-ho · Kim Kyoo-Tae · Kim Tae-hun · Pyo Min-soo

Cast Lee Byung-hun · Kim Tae-hee · Jeong Jun-ho · Kim Seung-woo

Synopsis Iris (TV Series) (2009) follows the narrative of two comrades from the 707th Special Mission Battalion who are enlisted into a clandestine South Korean covert operations agency referred to as the National Security Service. Among them, recruit Kim Hyun-jun starts...

Direction David Wolstencroft · Alrick Riley · Bharat Nalluri · Sam Miller

Cast Peter Firth · Hugh Simon · David Oyelowo · Keeley Hawes

Synopsis Spooks (MI-5) (TV Series) (2002) is a gripping British television series that delves into the clandestine world of MI5, the United Kingdom's domestic counter-intelligence and security agency. The show, which premiered in 2002, follows the lives of MI5 agents who...

Direction Adam Reed · Bryan Fordney

Synopsis Archer (TV Series) (2009) is a comedic spy series that takes place within the International Secret Intelligence Service (ISIS), where the charismatic and debonair master spy, Sterling Archer, navigates the complexities of international espionage. Archer must contend with a demanding...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Rudolf Klein-Rogge · Gerda Maurus · Willy Fritsch · Lupu Pick

Synopsis Spies (1928) follows the cunning mastermind of a far-reaching espionage network who uncovers a perilous romantic entanglement. The plot thickens as a Russian woman, working under his command, becomes involved with a charismatic agent from the government's covert operations. This...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Robert Donat · Madeleine Carroll · Lucie Mannheim · Godfrey Tearle

Synopsis The 39 Steps (1935) follows the thrilling escapades of a man who is wrongfully accused of murdering a secret agent. As he flees across the picturesque landscapes of Scotland, he finds himself shackled to a charming and enigmatic blonde woman...