The Looking Glass War(1970)
"Why do we listen to them? Why do we fight their wars for them?"
The Looking Glass War Synopsis
When a Polish sailor jumps ship in Britain, a couple of local intelligence operatives keep him under surveillance. Soon, he’s recruited to infiltrate a missile installation outside of East Berlin and bring back photos of the new rockets.
The Looking Glass War (1970) is a action, drama and thriller film directed by Frank Pierson, released on January 2, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Christopher Jones, Pia Degermark, Ralph Richardson and Anthony Hopkins. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Pierson
- Writers:
- Frank Pierson, John le Carré
- Producers:
- John Box
- Cinematographer:
- Austin Dempster
- Production:
- Frankovich Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Looking Glass War Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christopher Jones
as Leiser
Pia Degermark
as The Girl
Ralph Richardson
as LeClerc
Anthony Hopkins
as John Avery
Paul Rogers
as Haldane
Susan George
as Susan
Ray McAnally
as Undersecretary of State
Robert Urquhart
as Johnson
Vivian Pickles
as Mrs. King
Anna Massey
as Avery's Wife
Maxine Audley
as Mrs LeClerc
Timothy West
as Taylor
Key crew
Directed by Frank Pierson, written by Frank Pierson and John le Carré, produced by John Box.
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The Looking Glass War Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 32 ratings.
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The Looking Glass War – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Looking Glass War online?
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The Looking Glass War (1970) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Looking Glass War?
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The main cast of The Looking Glass War (1970) includes Christopher Jones, Pia Degermark, Ralph Richardson, Anthony Hopkins and Paul Rogers. The film was directed by Frank Pierson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Looking Glass War released?
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The Looking Glass War was released on January 2, 1970 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Looking Glass War worth watching?
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The Looking Glass War (1970) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.