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Gary Oldman
From playing Sex Pistol Sid Vicious to master spy George Smiley, Gary Oldman has created characters so realistic that even if they are not based on real people, we believe they are.
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A Short History of George Smiley
Since he appeared in John le Carré’s 1961 novel, Call For The Dead, the unassuming intelligence operative George Smiley has become the most intellectually cunning and emotionally complex spy of modern times.
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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Rhyme
The nursery rhyme that is used in the title of the spy thriller TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY has its own backstory and mystery.
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Catching The Cold War: The Culture of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
The Cold War paranoia that permeates TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY was a focus of a series of fascinating books and films created in post-war Europe and America.
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Colin Firth
Whether as a spy, a single man, a king, or a romantic icon, Colin Firth has always been able to bring a clear, albeit complex, sense of humanity to his characters.
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Spy Writers On George Smiley
For many, John le Carré’s character George Smiley changed the genre of spy fiction. While apparently unassuming and unglamorous, Smiley is also unpredictable and, as these novelists underline, unforgettable.
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Who Might Be Who
The search for a mole at the heart of the Circus began with a hunt for right actors for this stellar ensemble cast.
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Spy Masters
The Swedish filmmaker Tomas Alfredson brings a fresh take on this quintessential tale of the British military intelligence.
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Being Smiley
In casting Gary Oldman to play George Smiley, the filmmakers found the perfect actor to embody the character’s complex emotional and intellectual life.
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Out of the Past
In adapting the great cold-war spy novel Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, the writers and producers came to realize the fascination this period had for contemporary audiences.
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Circus World
In re-imagining the seventies of the Cold War, director Tomas Alfredson and his production team constructed a visually elegant and original take on the architecture and atmosphere of the period.
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Tomas Alfredson
From absurdist comedy to social commentary musicals, from teen horror to scintillating spy dramas, Tomas Alfredson is a director who truly defies the limitations of genre.
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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy London Red Carpet Gala
On September 13, the cast and crew of TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY gathered at BFI Southbank for the film's London premiere.
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Benedict Cumberbatch
From school plays to playing Sherlock, Benedict Cumberbatch has combined a shrewd intelligence with a sense of wonder and enthusiasm. These two quality come together perfectly in his performance in TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY.
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Tomas Alfredson: Director's Statement
Tomas Alfredson, the director of TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY, offers up his creative creed in making the film.
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Tom Hardy
From a tumultuous and wild youth, Tom Hardy has focused his considerable energy into turning in bravura performances, from BRONSON to TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY.
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Mark Strong
A man of many faces and characters, be they supervillains or literary heroes, Mark Strong makes each one uniquely his own.
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