Top 10 Double Agent Action Films

Description: Alec Leamas, a British agent, is sent to East Germany to spread disinformation, but his mission involves becoming a double agent, leading to a complex web of deceit and betrayal.

Fact: This film was one of the first to bring John le Carré's work to the screen, offering a more realistic portrayal of espionage than the James Bond films of the time.

Description: A British spy recruits a tailor in Panama to gather intelligence, but the tailor's fabrications turn him into an unwitting double agent, leading to international chaos.

Fact: The film is based on John le Carré's novel, and Pierce Brosnan plays a character that is a stark contrast to his James Bond role.

Description: Jason Bourne, a man with no memory, discovers he's a highly trained CIA assassin. His journey to uncover his past leads him into a web of espionage where he must navigate his role as both a target and a double agent.

Fact: The film was so successful that it spawned a franchise, including three sequels and several spin-offs. The director, Doug Liman, was known for his indie films before taking on this action blockbuster.

Description: In this modern-day take on the classic "Infernal Affairs," a cop infiltrates a gang, and a gang member infiltrates the police. Both become double agents, leading to a cat-and-mouse game of deception.

Fact: Martin Scorsese won his first Best Director Oscar for this film. It was also the first time Jack Nicholson and Leonardo DiCaprio worked together.

Description: Evelyn Salt, a CIA agent, is accused of being a Russian sleeper agent. Her escape and subsequent actions blur the lines between loyalty and betrayal, making her a double agent in the eyes of both sides.

Fact: Angelina Jolie performed many of her own stunts, including a scene where she jumps from a bridge onto a moving truck.

Description: James Bond, the iconic British agent, faces a personal crisis when MI6 is compromised. The film explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the murky waters of double agency as Bond confronts his past.

Fact: This was the first Bond film to be released in IMAX. It also marked the 50th anniversary of the James Bond franchise.

Description: During the Cold War, George Smiley, a retired spy, is tasked with uncovering a Soviet mole within the British Secret Intelligence Service, navigating a labyrinth of deceit and double agents.

Fact: The film is based on John le Carré's novel of the same name, which was also adapted into a highly acclaimed BBC miniseries.

Description: This film traces the rise of the CIA through the eyes of Edward Wilson, who becomes entangled in a world of espionage, where loyalty is tested, and double agents abound.

Fact: Robert De Niro, who directed the film, also stars as a senior CIA official. The film was inspired by the real-life story of James Jesus Angleton.

Description: Based on the true story of FBI agent Robert Hanssen, who was a double agent for the Soviet Union and Russia, this film explores the psychological and ethical dilemmas of espionage.

Fact: Chris Cooper, who plays Hanssen, prepared for the role by meeting with the real-life Hanssen.

Description: A retired CIA operative is paired with a young agent to track down a mole within the agency, leading to a thrilling game of cat and mouse where trust is a luxury.

Fact: Richard Gere and Topher Grace star in this film, which was based on a novel by Frederick Forsyth.