She-Ra: Princess of Power is an animated TV show from 1985 about a princess named Adora who gains magical powers and becomes She-Ra. She-Ra, along with a group of rebels, fights against the evil Horde to free her planet Etheria from their oppression. Along the way, she discovers the truth about her identity and learns to embrace her destiny as the Princess of Power.
When Adora finds a magical sword, she transforms into She-Ra and joins a rebellion against the tyrannical Horde. Alongside her friends, she battles to free the fictional planet of Etheria from the Horde's control.
In November 1984, the Soviet Union's best submarine captain violates orders and heads for the U.S. in a new undetectable sub. The American CIA and military must quickly determine: Is he trying to defect or to start a war?
James Bond is assigned to help KGB General Georgi Koskov defect and uncovers an arms deal with major global ramifications. He tracks down the cellist Kara Milovy, who is Koskov's girlfriend, and together they uncover a plot involving the revival of the KGB's 'Smiert Spionam' policy. Bond teams up with KGB General Pushkin to expose the embezzlement of government funds and stop the arms deal. With the help of local Mujahideen, they thwart the plan, destroy the drugs, and capture Koskov. Bond and Kara embrace after the mission.
Victor Godeanu, Ceausescu's right-hand man, is a secret KGB agent and must escape before he is discovered. He seizes a valuable diplomatic opportunity to make his escape, with the help of an undercover Stasi agent, a former flame, and an up-and-coming CIA agent. Godeanu must elude the KGB and his own country's spooks, aware that his defection puts his family in mortal danger.
In 1961, Rudolf Nureyev, a brilliant young Russian ballet dancer, defects to the West, shocking the world. This movie explores his journey as he rises to fame, battles with his sexuality, and becomes one of the greatest male ballet dancers of all time.
Balloon is a gripping drama based on the true story of two families who escaped from East Germany to West Germany in an improvised hot air balloon. Set in 1979 and 1989, the film follows a group of friends, including an electrician and a physicist, as they meticulously plan their daring escape. Tensions rise as they evade the Stasi and border patrol officers, with their lives hanging in the balance.
Phyl and Mikhy is a short-lived comedy that aired on CBS from May 6, 1980 to June 30, 1980. The series stars Murphy Cross as Phyllis Wilson, the star of the track team at Pacific Western University, Rick Lohman as Mikhail Orlov, a Russian track star who comes to California for a track meet, falls in love with Phyl and marry her, and Larry Haines as Max Wilson, Phyl's father and team coach.
The Berlin File is a tense and action-packed spy thriller set in Berlin, Germany. It follows a secret agent from the National Intelligence Service (NIS) as he uncovers a complex web of espionage and betrayal. Split-screen action sequences, deadly shootouts, and a high-stakes plot make this movie a must-watch for fans of the genre.
A young athlete from East Germany competes in the pentathlon at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, facing challenges of racism, defection, and political tensions.
Topaz is a Cold War thriller that follows a French spy who uncovers a Soviet spy ring in America. Set during the Cuban Missile Crisis, the story explores themes of espionage, betrayal, and international intrigue.
Despite the Falling Snow is a drama, mystery, romance, and thriller film set in Cold War-era Russia. The plot follows a female painter who becomes involved in espionage and finds herself caught in a love triangle. The film explores themes of sacrifice, government secrets, and the tensions of communism versus capitalism. It is based on a novel and showcases the turbulent political climate of 1960s and 1990s Russia, with a focus on the art scene and a painting exhibition.
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a movie set during the Cold War in which a British intelligence agent, Alec Leamas, is sent to East Germany on a dangerous mission. Leamas agrees to become a double agent and work for the Communists, hoping to gather vital information. However, everything is not as it seems, and Leamas is caught in a web of deceit and betrayal.
A CIA agent and a Russian defector must team up to stop a terrorist plot involving a top-secret biological weapon. As they race against time, they face deceit, danger, and a relentless chase through a ski-resort.
In Funeral in Berlin (1966), a British spy named Harry Palmer is assigned to investigate the funeral of an East German defector in 1960s Berlin. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers a web of espionage, political intrigue, and Cold War tensions. With the help of his wit and cunning, Palmer navigates the treacherous world of international espionage to uncover the truth.
New Rose Hotel is a cyberpunk film set in the future, where a genius corporate spy and a seductive woman plan to lure a scientist away from a powerful corporation by offering him the woman of his dreams. However, their plan takes a dangerous turn as they get entangled in a web of betrayal and murder.
In this 1980s comedy, a group of Americans travel to the Soviet Union and get unwittingly involved in a spy mission. With a mix of farce and action, the film follows their hilarious antics as they try to navigate through the dangerous world of espionage.
The Human Factor is a 1979 British neo-noir thriller film directed by Otto Preminger and based on Graham Greene's 1978 novel of the same name. The story follows a British secret service agent, Maurice Castle, who becomes a double agent for the Soviet Union. His actions lead to suspicion, family abandonment, and a thrilling political drama that explores themes of bigotry, betrayal, and international intrigue.
In 1946, a Bulgarian family moves to the Soviet Union, where their loyalty and relationships are tested. They face brutal interrogations, exile to the Gulag, and the harsh realities of life under the Soviet government. Amidst this turmoil, they navigate love affairs, family dynamics, and the desire to return home.
An English actress becomes friends with a Russian ex-spy who defected from the Soviet Union to live in London. Based on a true story, the movie explores their unlikely friendship and how it affects both of their lives.