A Dandy in Aspic

A Dandy in Aspic

1968 · 107 min · EN · R · 7.0 (19 votes)
Dir. Anthony Mann, Laurence Harvey · Starring Laurence Harvey, Tom Courtenay, Mia Farrow, Harry Andrews, Peter Cook, Lionel Stander · Music Quincy Jones

A Double Agent in Double Danger!

ThrillerDrama

Double-agent Alexander Eberlin is assigned by the British to hunt out a Russian spy, known to them as Krasnevin. Only Eberlin knows that Krasnevin is none other than himself! Accompanying him on his mission is a ruthless partner, who gradually discovers his secret as Eberlin tries to maneuver himself out of a desperate situation.

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A stylish, mid-century spy thriller dripping with Cold War paranoia. The film feels like a tense, anxious game of cat-and-mouse across divided Berlin, where trust is a luxury no one can afford. It’s a cynical look at espionage and identity.

suspensefulcynicalstylishanxioussteadymid-century modernspy thrillerEuro-spymodidentitybetrayalparanoiacold war
berlingermanylondonenglandbased on novel or bookberlin wallphotographerhomesicknessspycold wareast berlinwest berlindouble agentbritish intelligence