Spy Story
5.8
1976
1 hr 43 min
Drama
A nuclear war specialist returns from a mission gathering data on Soviet communications and electronic warfare techniques in the Arctic Ocean to find that his flat has been broken into and mysteriously re-decorated.
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- Cast:
- Michael Petrovitch , Philip Latham , Don Fellows , Michael Gwynn , Tessa Wyatt , Derren Nesbitt , Nicholas Parsons
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the audience applauded
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a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.
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While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.
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One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.
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