The Spook Who Sat by the Door (1973)

A black man plays Uncle Tom in order to gain access to CIA training, then uses that knowledge to plot a new American Revolution.

Directed by: Ivan Dixon

Cast: Lawrence Cook, Janet League, Paula Kelly, J.A. Preston, Paul Butler, Don Blakely, David Lemieux, Anthony Ray, Colostine Boatwright, Byron Morrow, Jack Aaron, Joseph Mascolo

Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Spy, Thriller

Rating: 6.3/10

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