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Five iconic spy films to binge-watch this weekend.

A collection of iconic films about spies and secret agents, ranging from the classic "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" to the thrilling "Kingsman: The Secret Service." Experience incredible tales of espionage, betrayal, and covert operations brought to life by some of the world's finest directors.
Пять легендарных шпионских фильмов: идеальный выбор для просмотра на выходных!

Crazy spy races, mysteries, love, enigmas, and even more, all for the aficionados of cool cinema. UNN presents a selection of adventure films to enjoy over the weekend.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) - In the midst of the Cold War, British intelligence discovers that there is a double agent within their ranks. He is professional and cunning, making it difficult to identify him. To uncover the spy, an experienced retired officer, who knows the inner workings of the mysterious agency, is brought in. The investigation is highly classified, even from the bureau's leadership, as everyone is under suspicion. The outcome of the "cleaning" will surprise even the most cold-blooded operatives.

- Genre: Detective, Drama, Thriller

- Country: France, United Kingdom, Germany

- Director: Tomas Alfredson

- Cast: Gary Oldman, Mark Strong, John Hurt, Ilona Kesheshy.

Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) - Young Eggsy possesses an incredible intellect and a unique ability to absorb mathematical knowledge. Such skills could have paved the way for his career, but he failed to utilize his talent properly, choosing a completely different path. Even a stint in the Marines didn't change his mind. After leaving the service, he started making money through petty theft. It seemed that the life of a thief was predetermined, but a meeting with Harry Hart allowed him to start anew. Years ago, Eggsy's father saved Harry during a critical operation, and now the man has decided to repay the son of his savior by offering him a helping hand. For many years, Harry worked for a secret organization, and he invites the young man to join the ranks of the agency's recruits.

- Genre: Action, Comedy, Adventure, Crime, Thriller

- Country: United Kingdom, USA

- Director: Matthew Vaughn

- Cast: Colin Firth, Mark Strong, Jack Davenport, Samuel L. Jackson.

Skyfall (2012) - After a mission in Istanbul, everyone believes Bond has been killed by his partner Eve Moneypenny. The internet buzzes with the names of 00 agents. Gareth Mallory, head of the intelligence service, is dissatisfied with Bond's superior and is reluctant to trust her. During a new operation, MI6's headquarters is blown up, and 00 agents are killed. Meanwhile, Bond returns to England to prove that special agents can control any situation. The superhero uncovers that behind all the crimes is one of the old 00 agents - cyber-terrorist Raoul Silva.

- Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller

- Country: United Kingdom, USA

- Director: Sam Mendes

- Cast: Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Bérénice Marlohe.

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) - After being accused of a terrorist attack on the Kremlin, the U.S. government initiates "Ghost Protocol," cutting off all official resources and IMF support. Ethan Hunt and his team find themselves isolated and must operate independently to clear their names and prevent a new global threat. With no support and under constant pressure, they race around the world trying to stop a dangerous criminal intent on unleashing nuclear war. The mission becomes even more complicated when every step could be their last.

- Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller

- Country: USA, United Arab Emirates, Czech Republic

- Director: Brad Bird

- Cast: Tom Cruise, Paula Patton, Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner, Michael Nyqvist.

Argo (2012) - The 1979 revolution in Iran's capital brings death to all who stand in the way of Islamism. Being an American is especially perilous. Fifty-two individuals - employees of the U.S. embassy in Tehran - are taken hostage. Six manage to escape and hide in the home of the Canadian ambassador. Their discovery is just a matter of time. A rescue plan is devised by Tony Mendez, a CIA expert specializing in exfiltration. The scheme is dangerous, but there is no other option.

- Genre: USA

- Country: Drama, Historical, Thriller, Biography

- Director: Ben Affleck

- Cast: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Victor Garber, Tate Donovan.