Dive into a curated list of 10 Classic Non-James Bond Spy Movies. This list is handpicked by Dan and Tom of Cracking the Code of Spy Movies. We spotlight hidden gems, wartime operas, Hitchcock staples, and movies that directly influenced later Cold War movies.
Listen, Watch, Discover
- Quick takes on ten movies you should add to your watchlist, including plot hooks, historical context, key performances, and why each movie matters to the spy movie lineage.
- Notes on influences linking early spy movies to Bond, Thunderball, The IPCRESS FILE, and more.
- Links to full episode discussions on each of these movies.
The Movies We Discuss
These are the movies we discuss. Each one is linked to our full episode on the movie. So, if after listening to this episode, if you want to hear a deep-dive on the movie, just click the link.
- THE SILENT ENEMY (1958)
- Q PLANES / CLOUDS OVER EUROPE (1939)
- THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH (1934 & 1956)
- THE 39 STEPS (1935)
- SECRET AGENT (1936)
- SABOTAGE (1936)
- THE LADY VANISHES (1938)
- THE ADVENTURES OF TARTU (1943)
- NOTORIOUS (1946)
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