"The spy thriller has been synonymous with cinema since the early days of its inception. It wasn't just James Bond who wowed everyone on the big screen and brought espionage and martinis to audiences, although there's no doubting the impact of the Bond franchise on the history of cinema. There are numerous spy thrillers to choose from, all within different sub genres; films that run at breakneck pace as well as those that are thoughtful, meditative, and tension filled within the minimalist spy realm.
Here, we look back at ten spy thrillers that perhaps aren't as highly thought of when you consider the classics of the genre, and with so many good films to pick from, it's easy to see why these ones are frequently overlooked or underseen."
