The Looking Glass War (1970)

  • PG
  • 02/04/1970 (US)
  • Action, Drama, Thriller
  • 1h 48m

"Why do we listen to them? Why do we fight their wars for them?"

Overview

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.

Frank Pierson

Writer, Director

John le Carré

Novel

Cast

Christopher Jones's headshot

Christopher Jones

Leiser
Pia Degermark's headshot

Pia Degermark

The Girl
Ralph Richardson's headshot

Ralph Richardson

LeClerc
Anthony Hopkins's headshot

Anthony Hopkins

John Avery
Paul Rogers's headshot

Paul Rogers

Haldane
Susan George's headshot

Susan George

Susan
Ray McAnally's headshot

Ray McAnally

Undersecretary of State
Robert Urquhart's headshot

Robert Urquhart

Johnson

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