This paper reviews a number of films from the Cold War era. Some of them, especially the early films, speak out against its
ideals, while others support these
ideals. The films reviewed are: "Dr. Strangelove"; "Fail-Safe"; "Atomic Cafe"; "North by Northwest" and "The Manchurian Candidate". Films of the Cold War era are thus depicted from a wide variety of viewpoints, both contemporary and historical. Through viewing these films, the audience can perhaps become more clearly informed about the ideals and the mentality of the time.