The Russia House

The Russia House1990

Stars: Sean Connery, Michelle Pfeiffer, Roy Scheider, James Fox
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Rating: R
Runtime: 123 minutes

The Russia House is a spy novel by John le Carré published in 1989. The title refers to the nickname given to the portion of the British Secret Intelligence Service that was devoted to spying on the Soviet Union. A film based on the novel was relea… more »



[talking about Western relations with Russia]

Barley:
Aren't we supposed to be such good friends now?

Ned:
[sarcastically] Oh, my dear lord...

Walter:
Because this year it suits them to roll over on their backs and play nice doggie? Because this year they're on the floor anyway? You ninny! All the more reason to spy the living daylights out of them. Kick them in the balls every time they get to their knees.

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  • Brad Ballard
    Brad Ballard
    Le Carre dialogue at it's very finest! The very best writer of cold war intrigue and cat and mouse behavior.
    LikeReply3 years ago

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