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“Tinker Tailor buries its central theme of male distrust, duplicity and anxious misidentification within the labyrinthine twists of an international counter-intelligence yarn”. Read more.
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As well as Gary Oldman’s nomination for ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role’, for his portrayal of George Smiley, ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’ has received a further two nominations. Read more.
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“It is extremely humbling, gratifying, and delightful to have your work recognized by the Academy, and to join the celebrated ranks of previous nominees and colleagues. Amazing.”
Gary Oldman
John le Carré was unable to attend the French premiere of ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’ but sent the following message to those who attended: Read more.
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“[Oldman’s Smiley] is the best performance I’ve seen in years – not just from him, but from anyone.”
Colin Firth
“Members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences may be more inclined to consider the merits of Tomas Alfredson’s magisterial adaptation of the beige-and-brooding John le Carré spy story” Read more.
Watch video“Her film résumé may be short, but Jacqueline Durran is rapidly proving herself one of the deftest costume designers in the business”. Read more.
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“This beautiful film [..] isn’t really about spying at all. It’s about trust, betrayal, loneliness, those kind of issues”.
Mark Strong