Bond vs. Bourne. Modesty Blaise vs. Mata Hari. Smiley’s People vs. The Manchurian Candidate. Casablanca vs. North by Northwest. What’s the greatest spy movie of all time?

The editors of American History magazine compiled their list of the 100 Greatest Spy Movies. Now they want you to vote in an elimination-style tournament to determine (swell the music) The Greatest Spy Movie of All Time!

The voting takes place in the forums hosted on our partner site, ArmchairGeneral. Click here to go to the forums and accept your 100 Greatest Spy Movies mission. Scroll down to Qualification Rounds A, B, C. and D. Be sure to vote in all four, selecting eight movies in each. After each list you’ll find a short synopsis of every movie on it. You can also leave comments about your favorite films, films you think should have been on the lists but aren’t and those you wouldn’t have included on the lists. Preliminary voting ends December 10!

If you aren’t already registered on ACG’s forums, click here. We don’t spam, and we don’t sell or trade information.

For detailed information on each film, plus data on “Reel vs. Real Spies,” look for 100 Greatest Spy Movies, available on newsstands December 8.

If you’re an espionage buff, check out Paul Davis’ espionage blogs on Great History.

About the Author: I regard historic research as a never-ending Easter egg hunt: You never know where you'll find a hidden treasure. Growing up with parents who told stories of family history probably had a lot to do with that. I realized early on that history is about lives already lived. I've met war veterans, early aviators, friends of Abraham Lincoln's in-laws, and a host of others who shared their histories with me – and it was never boring!

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