The Spook Who Sat by the Door

The Spook Who Sat by the Door

1973 · 102 min · EN · PG · 6.4 (18 votes)
Dir. Ivan Dixon · Starring Lawrence Cook, Janet League, Paula Kelly, J.A. Preston, Paul Butler, Don Blakely · Music Herbie Hancock

Their first mistake was letting him in. Their biggest mistake was letting him out!

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A black man plays Uncle Tom in order to gain access to CIA training, then uses that knowledge to plot a new American Revolution.

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A chillingly prescient political thriller that feels both of its time and alarmingly relevant. It masterfully builds tension, exploring the insidious nature of racism and the simmering rage of a man pushed too far.

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