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non action based spy movies


I'm looking for suspense based espionage films, not shoot em ups like Bond or Bourne. I'm thinking of films like the first Mission Impossible film and Munich. Also I'm not looking for straight drama's like the Good Shepherd or Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. Thanks.

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Cypher (2002)

Ronin (1998)

Spartan (2004)

Three Days Of The Condor (1975)

The Recruit (2002)

The Debt (2010)

No Way Out (1987)



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I will second Three Days of the Condor (1975) and add
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965).
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059749/

The Spy... drags a little about 1/3 of the way in, but stick with it and pay attention. It is worth it.

Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.

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North by Northwest (1959)
Not a great deal of action, more 'mental' and intrigue based.


"Did you make coffee...? Make it!"--Cheyenne.

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I enjoy Patriot Games. Also the 1962 version of The Manchurian Candidate is very good.

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Breach is also very good.

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Above Suspicion (1943)- 10/10
Alfred Hitchcock's Notorious (1946)- 10/10
The Lady Vanishes (1938)- 10/10

Volker Flenske: (While torturing David) I don't know why you're doing this to yourself!

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Breach

Mr McGee, don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry!

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A Most Wanted Man (2014)


"Did you make coffee? Make it!"--Cheyenne.

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