The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (Paramount Pictures) (1965)

AUTHOR JOHN LE CARRE’S FAMOUS “SPY” BECOMES STUNNING SCREEN THRILLER John le Carré, who has joined the elite circle of reigning world writers who dominate American best-seller lists, first gained international recognition with his bestselling novel, “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold,” now a thrilling new film, produced and directed by Martin Ritt for Paramount Pictures, which opens ........ at the «a: tuehecouenetece Theatre. The new-style spy story managed a startling miracle when it was praised by the aristocracy of literary critics, while it became an overwhelming success with the ordinary reader. Le Carre’s skillful treatment of a fresh approach—a disillusioned, lonely spy caught in the middle of a duel between highly efficient world espionage organizaticns—brought the Cold War to a human level. Filmmaker Ritt has fashioned “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold,” which by the very nature of its penetrating mood, high suspense and sensitive understatement lends itself beautifully to screen adaptation, into a hard-hitting new film. Co-starring Richard Burton as the cynical anti-hero, Claire Bloom as the girl who loves him, and Oskar Werner as the Communist counter-intelligence genius, the movie presents the secret spy-world with stark realism and quiet menace from its chilling opening scenes to its tragic end. Le Carre, whose real name is David John Moore Cornwell, chose his pseudonym and anonymity when he wrote “The Spy” (and his two earlier books, “Call for the Dead” and “Murder of Quality”), because he was then in the British Foreign Service and, by rule, not allowed to author a book. With his tremendous success, Le Carre turned to writing full-time and has published “The Looking Glass War.” Producer-director Ritt, who was so taken with the eminent author’s work that he bought “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold” when it was in galley form, has assembled an outstanding supporting cast of international talent, featuring Peter Van Eyck, Cyril Cusack and Sam Wanamaker. The Salem Films production has a screenplay by Paul Dehn. Still # SP-145 Mat 1E “DON’T LOOK BACK, NAN! CLIMB!” Leamas (Richard Burton) shouts to Nan (Claire Bloom) as she turns terrified to look behind her as she attempts to climb the Berlin Wall. Produced and Directed by Martin Ritt for Paramount Pictures. “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold,” which opens ‘eee at the ...... Theatre, stars Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, and Oskar Werner. SLY 1A dA BURTON AT WORK POE LT TT TT a an TEL EP TP tt eS Still # SP-80 human approach. POTEET AT TAT) PTT UU TTT PRN TU ON RORU DUI D LOGO COCO COO UU eo Sim BUNT MUTT A TRAP WITH HUMAN BAIT—Leamas (Richard Burton) realizes that the East have bitten the bait so carefully set up for them, when on his release from prison he is approached by Ashe (Michael Hordern), posing as a member of a charitable organization. A Salem production for Paramount Pictures, “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold” which opens ........ AEN 5. Soe sctonsrane Theatre, stars Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Oskar Werner and co-stars Sam Wanamaker, George Voskovec, Rupert Davies, Cyril Cusack and Peter Van Eyck. It was produced and directed by Martin Ritt, based upon John le Carré’s best-selling novel of the same name. The screenplay was written by Paul Dehn. “The Spy” is an blunt and critical story of the grim, and sometimes brutal tactics, of espionage in a world plagued by a cold war between East and West. Nevertheless, it is a fantastically magnetic and gripping tale told with classical simplicity, style and a clearly Mat 2C PROMPT TTT CMO CMCC GUC TOME ORC MDL tbe italia BEM! “SPY” IS DARING AND PEAK ACHIEVEMENT FOR FILMMAKER MARTIN RITT Martin Ritt, the highly acclaimed and respected Hollywood director, readily admits that he faced the most difficult assignment in his ten years of filmmaking with the daring espionage thriller, “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold,” a Paramount Picture co-starring Richard Burton, Claire Bloom and Oskar Werner, opening ........ at the The brilliant craftsman is a man of his word. “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold,” a revolt against modern super-spy epics, is an intense chiller of ruthlessness, espionage and the cold war between East and West. He has created a film so blunt and authentic in its dramatic thrust at spy systems and tactics on both sides of the world that he firmly believes most other countries would never have filmed it. Few nations, he thinks, could have stomached such a dynamically critical story, even with its foundation of exciting entertainment. Ritt, a tough task-master on the set, was painstakingly thorough in achieving just the right mood. The film is remarkable in its quiet menace. The cynical game of cat and mouse, and the interplay of behind-the-scenes forces are subtlely maintained. Through this maze of the espionage world, moves a new kind of spy, the “anti-hero,” Alec Leamas. Ritt, aware of both the problems of presenting the antithesis of James Bond and the rewards of a many-dimensioned, more human central figure, chose the talented, versatile Burton for his lead. Burton’s Leamas is an alienated, cynical and disreputable character, who is finally a victim of the highly complex and efficient organization a re ae Theatre. for whom he has worked. The producer-director has accomplished a perfect measure of mood and suspense in skillful fashion. And in so doing, he has raised the new-style spy drama to the level of a stunning screen achievement. A noted actor in the beginning of his theatrical career, Ritt emerged as one of television’s most outstanding actor-directors in 1954. He then signed a Hollywood contract and directed such distinguished films as “Edge of the City,” “No Down Payment” and “Long Hot Summer.” His award-winning, off-beat western, “Hud,” a screen version of the Japanese legend Rashomon, “The Outrage,” and his new spy thriller were all made for Salem Films, the company he owns with actor Paul Newman. “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold,” with a screenplay by Paul Dehn, also features Peter Van Eyck, Cyril Cusack and Sam Wanamaker in its celebrated international cast. It’s really a new-style story exceedingly well done—a real and significant achievement. Yet, “The Spy” is even more, not because of its freshness, but because it moves swiftly through the world of espionage with classical simplicity, style, and a clearly human approach. COLUMN ITEMS ,],,,J,«]VVVUJVJJJuJud uVldl|dl—l<| VCCI WHEN WORK IS A JOY—Richard Burton’s celebrated vitality and devotion to his craft were tested to full measure with his starring assignment in the title role of “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold,” produced and directed by Martin Ritt for Paramount Pictures, which opens .... Melbewers atthe. cas ee bhneatre, Burton was the only cast member of the thrilling new drama, which co-stars Claire Bloom and Oskar Werner, who worked daily throughout the production schedule. Given only: one shooting day off, the noted actor’s only comment on the exhausting demands of the task was “No strain at all.” “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold” is a Salem Films Production from the international bestseller by John le Carré. A MAGNETIC PRODUCTION !— An entourage of visiting top celebrities helped in keeping Martin Ritt’s “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold,” an exciting Paramount Picture co-starring Richard Burton, Claire Bloom and Oskar Werner, opening ........ at CHE siete. spat. ile Theatre, ‘hot-line’ news throughout its production schedule. Headliners who were constantly on hand during the filming of the new-style espionage thriller included Mrs. Burton (Elizabeth Taylor), Miss Bloom’s husband, Rod Steiger, Yul Brynner, Stanley Baker, Paul Newman, Filmmaker Carl Foreman, and novelist John le Carré, upon whose international best-seller the film is based. “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold,” shot on location in Ireland, England, Holland and Germany, was written for the screen by Paul Dehn. SHE’LL NEVER BE A TRACK STAR — The frail and beautiful Claire Bloom, co-starring with Richard Burton and Oskar Werner in “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold,” produced and directed by Martin Ritt for Paramount Picture, opening at the PRs) Sere a Theatre, says her role put her in superb shape for an Olympic dash event. The lovely actress had to sprint 75 yards 16 times in a gruelling session of takes of a scene involving her running to meet her screen lover, Burton. Fortunately, after traffic and weather spoiled a number of efforts, the 16th take was perfect, for filmmaker Ritt was about to have faced the dilemma of losing a tender reunion sequence or losing a foot-sore leading lady. “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold” was filmed from the international best-selling novel by John le Carré. LOVE AND MARRIAGE! — The dazzling Elizabeth Taylor was constantly on the sidelines during the filming of producer-director Martin Ritt’s “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold,’ a Paramount Picture co-starring Liz’s very tal ented spouse, Richard Burton, Claire Bloom and Oskar Werner, which opens ....... Be UNG esr Theatre. “Throughout the production schedule, Liz insisted on remaining “just plain Mrs. Burton,” while Mr. Burton, in a display of his fabled charm, repeatedly made known to all, “I learn a great deal from her. She’s the consumate cinematic technician.” “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold” was written for the screen by Paul Dehn from the international best-selling novel by John le Carré. ' ee THOROUGHLY AMAZING — Oskar Werner, co-starring with Richard Burton and Claire Bloom in “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold,” produced and directed by Martin Ritt for Paramount PicULES; SOPeNINP ccccee ies at the Reem hers ces Theatre, probably prepares for a role as does no other contemporary actor. When readying himself for the German-language production of “Hamlet,” Werner spent two years in seclusion contemplating the melancholy Dane. Similarly, he reported for work in the screen version of John le Carré’s international best-selling spy novel, with a faultlessly researched, encyclopedic knowledge of the world of espionage and the psychological make-up of its agents. “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold,” written for the screen by Paul Dehn, is a Salem Films Production. THAT AWESOME WALL!—The East German side of the Berlin Wall was painstakingly and perfectly reconstructed in Ireland for the filming of Martin Ritt’s “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold,” a Paramount Picture co-starring Richard Burton, Claire Bloom and Oskar Werner, opening ........ SththeoU ein coe Theatre. The Wall is highlighted in the new-style espionage thriller’s intense and _ suspenseful climatic scene, involving a daring escape attempt by Burton and Miss Bloom. Producer-director Ritt originally had asked permission to use the real Wall, but his request was denied by East German authorities. “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold” was written for the screen by Paul Dehn from the international best-selling novel by John le Carré, FALSE ALARM!—wWarning bells and hot lights brought the North London fire department to a nightshooting sequence of “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold,” produced and directed by Martin Ritt for release as a Paramount Picture, opening ...... atethes... <5... Theatre. Roused by a_ half-awake resident’s alarm, the steel helmeted Englishmen burst into a pub brilliantly lit by movie arc lamps, but found that the only flames on hand were the blazing talents of co-stars Richard Burton and Claire Bloom, whose autographs turned a false alert into a civic celebration. “The Spv Who Came In From The Cold,’ based on John le Carré’s celebrated best-seller, also co-stars Oskar Werner. THE LIMELIGHT OF FAME!John le Carré, author of the runaway best-selling novel, “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold,” now a thrilling motion picture produced and directed by Martin Ritt for Paramount Pictures opening dace ab. UNeY ahs shear heatre, has said that his story is as much about desperate loneliness as it is about spying. Le Carré, who spent some bitterly lonely periods during his early years, may find himself yearning for a bit of solitude once more, for the masterful film is certain to again make him the center of. attention throughout the literary and entertainment worlds. “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold,” co-starring Richard Burton, Claire Bloom and Oskar Werner, is a new Salem Films Production.