The Deadly Affair

The Deadly Affair is a 1967 British spy thriller film directed by Sidney Lumet. Based on John le Carré's novel Call for the Dead, the movie follows a British intelligence officer who investigates the apparent suicide of a government official and uncovers a web of secrets and deception. The film stars James Mason, Simone Signoret, and Maximilian Schell in lead roles, and explores themes of betrayal, espionage, and Cold War intrigue.