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  • 2001
  • R
  • Columbia Pictures
  • 1 h 49 m
  • 2001
  • R
  • Columbia Pictures
  • 1 h 49 m

Summary Ruthless, seductive British spy Andy Osnard (Brosnan) may have been banished to Panama, but he's got a secret weapon -- Harry Pendel (Rush), a Cockney ex-con who has reinvented himself as a popular tailor to the rich and powerful of the country. Harry is famous for his storytelling as well as his suits, but this time Harry's yarn will gi...

Directed By: John Boorman

Written By: John le Carré, Andrew Davies, John Boorman

  • 2001
  • R
  • Columbia Pictures
  • 1 h 49 m
  • 2001
  • R
  • Columbia Pictures
  • 1 h 49 m

The Tailor of Panama

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 31 Critic Reviews
66
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 19 User Ratings
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Summary Ruthless, seductive British spy Andy Osnard (Brosnan) may have been banished to Panama, but he's got a secret weapon -- Harry Pendel (Rush), a Cockney ex-con who has reinvented himself as a popular tailor to the rich and powerful of the country. Harry is famous for his storytelling as well as his suits, but this time Harry's yarn will gi...

Directed By: John Boorman

Written By: John le Carré, Andrew Davies, John Boorman

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 31 Critic Reviews
66
71% Positive
22 Reviews
23% Mixed
7 Reviews
6% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 31 Critic Reviews
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71% Positive
22 Reviews
23% Mixed
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91
Energetic and inventive, it's a satirical, smart, grown-up thriller.
By Sean Axmaker FULL REVIEW
80
A sophisticated, subtle adult entertainment that is also a compliment to the audience.
By Charles Taylor FULL REVIEW
80
The first really good spy movie about the impossibility, under present historical circumstances, of making a really good spy movie.
By Dana Stevens FULL REVIEW
75
Overall, it's a hand-tailored job in a marketplace filled with off-the-rack movies.
By Lou Lumenick FULL REVIEW
70
A cut above the preposterous action spectacles that now pass for espionage films.
By Maitland McDonagh FULL REVIEW
50
The rhythms excite expectations that go unanswered.
By Stephen Hunter FULL REVIEW
20
Only Le Carre fans with tin ears and clouded eyes will fail to note the film's sour tone, crude performances and drab look.
By Joe Morgenstern FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 19 User Ratings
7.5
58% Positive
11 Ratings
37% Mixed
7 Ratings
5% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 19 User Ratings
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58% Positive
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37% Mixed
7 Ratings
5% Negative
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Production Company Columbia Pictures, Merlin Films
Release Date Mar 30, 2001
Duration 1 h 49 m
Rating R
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Tagline A first-class thriller from John Boorman - director EXCALIBUR and DELIVERANCE.
Website http://cinema.com/articles/61/tailor-of-panama-the-production-notes.phtml
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Awards

GoldSpirit Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Berlin International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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