Asylum for a Spy
1965-04-02 · 90 min · ★ 8.0
A spy wants to "come in from the cold" since his last assignment resulted in the death of two innocent people. But the service cannot let a man quit.
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- Directors
- Stuart Rosenberg
- Production companies
- Roncom Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Robert StackJames Andrew Congers
Felicia FarrJemy
George MacreadyGraham Jutland
Albert PaulsenAvatin
John HoytLowell RitchardsTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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