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THE LOOKING GLASS WAR (1969) * with multiple audio and subtitle tracks *

Directed by Frank Pierson Written by Frank Pierson Christopher Jones as Leiser Pia Degermark as The Girl Ralph Richardson as LeClerc Paul Rogers as Haldane Anthony Hopkins as John Avery Susan George as Susan Ray McAnally as Undersecretary of State Robert Urquhart as Johnson Anna Massey as Avery's Wife Vivian Pickles as Mrs. King Maxine Audley as Mrs. LeClerc Cyril Shaps as East German Detective Michael Robbins as Truck Driver Timothy West as Taylor Frederick Jaeger as The Pilot Peter Swanwick as Finnish Policeman Paul Maxwell as CIA Man Guy Deghy as Fritsche Ernest Walder as Radio Engineer Patrick Wright as East German Policeman (VoPo) Sylva Langova as East German Woman David Scheur as Russian Officer Allan McClelland as Doctor Angela Down as Chelsea Girl Robert Wilde as English Policeman Nicholas Stewart as German Boy Linda Hedger as Taylor's Child Russell Lewis as Avery's Child
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In the British secret service, an old man sits frustrated, that he's been sidetracked into a minor position. The Cold War's gotten colder and peaceful co-existence means fewer opportunities for the agent to prove his worth. Now, he's looking for new ways to prove his worth. By chance, photos fall into his hands showing the placing of offensive rockets within the borders of the DDR, which violate international agreements. An emigre Pole is convinced to go back behind the Iron Curtain to make photos of weaponry. It's doubtful, he'll succeed and the end result might be one less Pole on Earth.

In einer Sektion des britischen Geheimdienstes sitzen einige alte Herren, die sich frustriert auf Nebengleise abgeschoben fühlen. Der Kalte Krieg erlebt eine Periode mit geringerer Konfliktintensität; die friedliche Koexistenz bringt nur noch beschränkte Routinetätigkeit mit sich. Jetzt suchen sie einen Weg, um sich wieder einmal selbst bestätigen zu können. Da spielt ihnen der Zufall Fotos von in der DDR befindlichen Raketeneinheiten in die Hände, deren Stationierung möglicherweise internationalen Abmachungen widerspricht. Ein aus Gewissensgründen in den Westen geflohener junger Pole wird von den Geheimdienstlern angeheuert, um an Ort und Stelle weitere Bilder zu beschaffen. Die Erfolgsaussichten sind zwar recht zweifelhaft und das Leben des Polen ist gefährdet.

Durant la Guerre froide, des missiles soviétiques sont découverts près de la frontière allemande. Ayant des informations, les services secrets britanniques chargent le soldat Fred Leiser de se rendre en Allemagne de l'Est pour obtenir plus de renseignements. Seul sur place, Leiser est aidé par une alliée allemande...

DVD-R has audio tracks in English, French and German with switchable English, French, German and Polish subtitles. Approx. 102 mins. See film sample for audio and video quality!

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