7 movies about the coolest spies

Dr. No

Great Britain, 1962.
Duration: 111 minutes
IMDb: 7, 3.
"Kinopoisk": 7, 6.

Agent 007 has to frustrate the plans of the secret organization SPECTRUM in order to save the whole world.

This is the first film in the James Bond film series. Sean Connery as Agent 007. Compared to the following episodes, this picture was not so popular with viewers. However, the limited budget paid off 54 times! This made the James Bond story so popular, first of all, among filmmakers.

Fabulous

France, Italy, 1973.
Duration: 95 minutes
IMDb: 7, 4.
"Kinopoisk": 7, 9.

A parody-spy comedy. The main character is the author of spy stories. He "lives" the events of his stories. The viewer will have to observe the ordinary-looking life of a common writer and the vivid adventures of an invincible spy. Both were played by the magnificent Jean-Paul Belmondo.

Kingsman: The Secret Service

UK, USA, 2015.
Duration: 130 minutes
IMDb: 7, 8.
"Kinopoisk": 7, 6.

Matthew Vaughn made a multifaceted film about spies - a bit heartbreaking, quite witty and unexpectedly very bloody. The protagonist is a potentially successful kid who stepped on a crooked path. On the right path he is guided by an agent of a secret independent organization, played by Oscar winner Colin Firth.

Five fingers

USA, 1952.
Duration: 108 minutes
IMDb: 7, 9.
"Kinopoisk": 7, 1.

A film about a spy who, during World War II, sold top-secret documents of the British army to the Germans. There is no hero here to fall in love with. The plot twists are quite predictable and the truths are obvious. But at the same time, this film is an elegant classic that catches the eye.

Spy games

USA, Germany, France, Japan, 2001.
Duration: 122 minutes
IMDb: 7, 0.
"Kinopoisk": 7, 5.

As soon as the hero of Robert Redford retired, his successor, played by Brad Pitt, was captured. I had to help out.

There is not a lot of action in "Spy Games" - there are no fights and chases, which are usual for this theme. But the film is entertaining, requiring careful viewing and the ability to read between the lines.

Shield and sword

USSR, Poland, Germany (GDR), 1968.
Duration: 191 minutes
IMDb: 7, 8.
"Kinopoisk": 8, 1.

A four-part film about the Soviet intelligence officer Belov-Weiss with Stanislav Lyubshin, popular in the sixties. Belov-Weiss is not as cool as Stirlitz, and the SS officers are not so stupid. As a result, the plot looks more realistic, although no less patriotic.

"Shield and Sword" is a high-quality Soviet film: a detailed script, catchy music, subtle acting. Almost half a century later, this mini-series looks in one breath, taking away from the first part.

The Bourne Ultimatum

USA, Germany, 2007.
Duration: 115 minutes
IMDb: 8, 1.
"Kinopoisk": 7, 8.

The third film about Jason Bourne, so far the most successful. Received numerous awards in 2008, including three Oscars.

The films about Jason Bourne leave a good impression. They are an example of a harmonious combination of action, to the best of an intelligent detective and competent work of the entire film crew. This part, in the opinion of many viewers, turned out to be especially tense.