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The Tailor of Panama
2001 109 min Ireland, United States of America R 16+
★6.5
Drama, Thriller
Director: John Boorman
📖 Based on the novel
«The Tailor of Panama»
byJohn le Carré
Trailers
Description
A British spy is banished to Panama after having an affair with an ambassador's mistress. Once there he makes connection with a local tailor with a nefarious past and connections to all of the top political and gangster figures in Panama. The tailor also has a wife, who works for the Panamanian president and a huge debt. The mission is to learn what the President intends to do with the Canal.
Budget:
$21M
US Gross:
$13.73M
Worldwide:
$28M
Starring
Pierce Brosnan
Actor
Geoffrey Rush
Actor
Jamie Lee Curtis
Actor
Awards
Berlin International Film Festival 2001
— Golden Bear
Key opinion
The Tailor of Panama is generally regarded as a well-acted, witty spy thriller that functions as a clever anti-Bond satire. While audiences appreciate the strong performances and sharp dialogue, the film receives mixed reactions regarding its tonal consistency and narrative depth.
| Acting | Geoffrey Rush delivers a compelling, nuanced performance as a tangled and desperate tailor. | |
| Screenplay | The script features sharp, quotable, and witty dialogue that effectively balances humor and tension. | |
| Acting | Pierce Brosnan offers a subversive, cynical take on the secret agent archetype, intentionally stripping away traditional Bond-like charm. | |
| Pacing | The film shifts abruptly from an upbeat, ironic tone in the first half to a more serious drama in the second, causing viewer confusion. | |
| Runtime | While some find the narrative engaging, others feel the 109-minute runtime is insufficient to fully explore the complexities of the plot. |