My jaw dropped so many times during this film. I still can’t figure out how they did half of the camera moves in this, especially given the film technology of the 1960’s. The performances are excellent, the story is compelling, and the cinematography is astounding.
This is a cold-war spy movie written by the same author (Le Carre) as Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, A Most Wanted Man and several other great spy films. For those that like complex, thought-driven plots, intense acting, and black & white photography, this is a true gem. No wonder Richard Burton was nominated for best actor for this film.