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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

  • 20112011
  • RR
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
200K
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Gary Oldman in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley is forced from semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet agent within MI6's echelons.
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In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley is forced from semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet Agent within MI6.In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley is forced from semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet Agent within MI6.In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley is forced from semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet Agent within MI6.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
200K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,960
316
  • Director
    • Tomas Alfredson
  • Writers
    • John le Carré(novel)
    • Bridget O'Connor(screenplay by)
    • Peter Straughan(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Gary Oldman
    • Colin Firth
    • Tom Hardy
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  • Director
    • Tomas Alfredson
  • Writers
    • John le Carré(novel)
    • Bridget O'Connor(screenplay by)
    • Peter Straughan(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Gary Oldman
    • Colin Firth
    • Tom Hardy
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 674User reviews
    • 488Critic reviews
    • 85Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 35 wins & 100 nominations total

    Videos13

    Domestic Trailer
    Trailer 2:07
    Domestic Trailer
    UK Trailer
    Trailer 0:20
    UK Trailer
    Trailer #1
    Trailer 1:52
    Trailer #1
    Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
    Trailer 1:18
    Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
    "The Scalp Hunters"
    Clip 1:13
    "The Scalp Hunters"
    "Smiley Is Suspicious"
    Clip 0:53
    "Smiley Is Suspicious"
    "I'm Putting My Life in Your Hands"
    Clip 0:52
    "I'm Putting My Life in Your Hands"
    "Code Name"
    Clip 0:58
    "Code Name"
    "Belinda the Blonde"
    Clip 0:34
    "Belinda the Blonde"
    "Good Flight?"
    Clip 0:49
    "Good Flight?"
    Inside the World of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
    Featurette 3:52
    Inside the World of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
    UK Premiere
    Featurette 4:15
    UK Premiere

    Photos214

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    Colin Firth, Ciarán Hinds, and David Dencik in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
    Benedict Cumberbatch in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
    Colin Firth in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
    Ciarán Hinds and Toby Jones in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
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    Colin Firth in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
    John Hurt in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
    Colin Firth in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
    Tomas Alfredson in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
    Gary Oldman and Tom Hardy in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)

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    Gary Oldman
    Gary Oldman
    • George Smileyas George Smiley
    Colin Firth
    Colin Firth
    • Bill Haydonas Bill Haydon
    Tom Hardy
    Tom Hardy
    • Ricki Tarras Ricki Tarr
    Mark Strong
    Mark Strong
    • Jim Prideauxas Jim Prideaux
    John Hurt
    John Hurt
    • Controlas Control
    Zoltán Mucsi
    • Magyaras Magyar
    Péter Kálloy Molnár
    Péter Kálloy Molnár
    • Hungarian Waiteras Hungarian Waiter
    Ilona Kassai
    • Woman in Windowas Woman in Window
    Imre Csuja
    Imre Csuja
    • KGB Agentas KGB Agent
    Toby Jones
    Toby Jones
    • Percy Allelineas Percy Alleline
    David Dencik
    David Dencik
    • Toby Esterhaseas Toby Esterhase
    Ciarán Hinds
    Ciarán Hinds
    • Roy Blandas Roy Bland
    Kathy Burke
    Kathy Burke
    • Connie Sachsas Connie Sachs
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    • Peter Guillamas Peter Guillam
    Stephen Graham
    Stephen Graham
    • Jerry Westerbyas Jerry Westerby
    Arthur Nightingale
    • Bryantas Bryant
    Simon McBurney
    Simon McBurney
    • Oliver Laconas Oliver Lacon
    Amanda Fairbank-Hynes
    Amanda Fairbank-Hynes
    • Belindaas Belinda
    • (as Amanda Fairbank Hynes)
    • Director
      • Tomas Alfredson
    • Writers
      • John le Carré(novel)
      • Bridget O'Connor(screenplay by)
      • Peter Straughan(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      John le Carré's novel was based on the uncovering, during the 1950s and 1960s, of the Cambridge Five traitors, who were K.G.B. moles working within the S.I.S. It is the first book in le Carré's Karla, or Quest for Karla trilogy, the second and third parts being The Honourable Schoolboy (1977) and Smiley's People (1979).
    • Goofs
      In one of the flashbacks to the Christmas party, presumably before Control resigns in 1973, a "Lenin Santa" has everyone sing along to a recording of the Soviet National Anthem. The version that is played is the 1977 version - the original 1944 words fell out of favor after Stalin's death in 1953 and the anthem was played without words until the new version in 1977.
    • Quotes

      George Smiley: I want to talk about loyalty, Toby. Control recruited you, didn't he? He found you starving in a museum in Vienna, a wanted man. He saved your life, I heard. And yet, when the time came... when it came to picking sides between him and Alleline, you didn't hesitate. It's understandable, perhaps, with your war experience. You survived this long, I suppose, because of your ability to change sides, to serve any master.

      Easterhase: What's... what's this about, George?

      George Smiley: It's about which master you've been serving, Toby.

    • Crazy credits
      The closing credits slowly shift from the right side of the screen to the left and then back to the right, no doubt to symbolize the heart of the story: a double agent who 'changes sides'.
    • Connections
      Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 1 September 2011 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Land du Välsignade
      Written by Ragnar Althén (as Ragnar Althen), Elisabet Björklund

      Performed by Jussi Björling (as Jussi Bjorling)

      Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Inc

    User reviews674

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    Top review
    Great Looking Film but Very Confusing
    Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)

    *** (out of 4)

    Gary Oldman plays George Smiley, a retired British agent who is placed back into the field to try and uncover the identity a mole within the ranks of the M16's who is giving information to Russia. TINKER TAYLOR SOLDIER SPY, adapted from John le Carre's novel, is certainly a very well-made movie and it features some terrific performances but I must admit that I got lost several times. It seems most people are commenting that they can't figure out the story and it seems many people are hating the movie for this and I can't blame them. However, even though I couldn't figure out all of the plot points, this type of confusion reminded me of THE BIG SLEEP with Humphrey Bogart, another movie where you couldn't follow the story but that didn't take away from the entertainment. Director Tomas Alfredson (LET THE RIGHT ONE IN) does a marvelous job at keeping the film moving at a good pace even though it's deliberately a very slow one. It seems like the director wants to get every bit of detail within the frame so there are very slow, drawn out sequences where not much happens but you can look around and just about everything will grab your attention because you never know if it's a clue or not. I really loved the cold atmosphere that he brought to the film and it's almost identical to his vampire movie. The other very strong point is that you got some terrific actors doing strong work. Oldman is so great here that I'm surprised he's gotten as much attention as he has. This isn't James Bond and there's not a single bit of flash to his character but that's what makes the performance so great. I'm sure most actors would have wanted to add more flair to the part and this is something that Oldman did in many of his early great performances. He doesn't do that here and instead he really gives such a low-key performance that you just sit there riveted because his eyes tell you everything you need to know. What also impressed me was the way he came off to be constantly thinking about everything he's taking in. Several actors have talked that it's important to listen and think while on camera and Oldman does that brilliantly here. It certainly doesn't hurt that you have impressive support by Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Toby Jones, Ciaran Hinds, David Hencik, John Hurt and Tom Hardy. Again, the story makes very little sense or at least to me, someone who hasn't read the novel but everything else is just so perfectly done that the film remains entertaining.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 6, 2012 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Focus Features
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
      • Hungarian
      • French
      • Turkish
    • Also known as
      • El topo
    • Filming locations
      • Istanbul, Turkey
    • Production companies
      • StudioCanal
      • Karla Films
      • Paradis Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $24,149,393
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $310,562
      • Dec 11, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $81,515,369
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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