Cold War thriller

A Cold War thriller is a genre of movies or stories that focus on the tense, secretive conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War era. These stories often involve espionage, espionage agents, spies, government secrets, and high-stakes political maneuvering. The emphasis is on suspense, ideological rivalry, and covert operations, highlighting the constant threat of espionage, nuclear war, and international tension without open warfare. The genre captures the paranoia and intrigue of a period marked by distrust, diplomacy, and shadowy conflicts that shaped global history.