The Tailor of Panama (2001)

In a place this treacherous, what a good spy needs is a spy of his own.

The Tailor of Panama (2001) poster

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.

Director: John Boorman
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 109 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Shaun Davey
Cinematography: Philippe Rousselot
Editing: Ron Davis
Production: Merlin Films, Columbia Pictures
Country: Ireland, United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $21M
Box Office: $28M
Original Language: en

Themes

Political Instability and Chaos, Espionage and International Secrets, International Espionage and Action, Power and Political Games, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth

Keywords

dancing, politics, birthday, spy, fireworks, map, old town, bridge, secret agent, panama, president, debt, swimming, panama canal, bridge of america

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tailor of Panama about?
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.
Who directed The Tailor of Panama?
The Tailor of Panama was directed by John Boorman.
Who stars in The Tailor of Panama?
The Tailor of Panama stars Pierce Brosnan, Geoffrey Rush, Jamie Lee Curtis, Leonor Varela, Brendan Gleeson, Harold Pinter.
How long is The Tailor of Panama?
The Tailor of Panama has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
What genre is The Tailor of Panama?
The Tailor of Panama is a Drama, Thriller film.
What is the budget of The Tailor of Panama?
The Tailor of Panama had a budget of $21M.
How much did The Tailor of Panama gross?
The Tailor of Panama grossed $28M worldwide.
Where was The Tailor of Panama produced?
The Tailor of Panama was produced in Ireland, United States of America.
What are the themes of The Tailor of Panama?
The themes of The Tailor of Panama include: Political Instability and Chaos, Espionage and International Secrets, International Espionage and Action, Power and Political Games, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth.