The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

[Jericho]

Until the first series of Spooks aired, I'd always thought this film was the best portrayal of Britains' spooks at work.

Shot in B&W, it adds to the twists and turns of the storyline which is the best rendition of any Le Carre novel IMO.

Richard Burton as Alec Leamas was perhaps the high point of his career.