The Tailor of Panama (2001)
In a place this treacherous, what a good spy needs is a spy of his own.
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.
Cast
- Pierce Brosnan - Andy Osnard
- Geoffrey Rush - Harry Pendel
- Jamie Lee Curtis - Louisa Pendel
- Leonor Varela - Marta
- Brendan Gleeson - Mickie Abraxas
- Harold Pinter - Uncle Benny
- Catherine McCormack - Francesca Deane
- Daniel Radcliffe - Mark Pendel
- Lola Boorman - Sarah Pendel
- David Hayman - Luxmore
Screenplay
- John le Carré (Screenplay)
- John le Carré (Novel)
- John Boorman (Screenplay)
- Andrew Davies (Screenplay)
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
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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.