The Little Drummer Girl (1984): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Little Drummer Girl is a 1984 thriller directed by George Roy Hill, starring Klaus Kinski, Diane Keaton and Sami Frey. It is based on The Little Drummer Girl by John le Carré. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $7.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 54 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- George Roy Hill
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Little Drummer Girl About?
The premise of The Little Drummer Girl without spoilers, adapted from The Little Drummer Girl by John le Carré. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A captivating thriller follows an Israeli intelligence officer who recruits a young, talented American actress. Posing as a sympathizer, she is tasked with infiltrating a dangerous terrorist group and dismantling it from within. The mission becomes increasingly complex as she navigates a web of deception, blurring the lines between her role and reality, and facing perilous challenges with potentially deadly consequences.
The Little Drummer Girl Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- political thriller
- torture
- based on novel
- espionage
- bare chested male
- man sweating
- hairy chest
- pubic hair
- male pubic hair
- ski mask disguise
- beirut lebanon
- military training
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- no opening credits
- munich germany
- american
- lie
- male full frontal nudity
- hairy crotch
- hairy chested male
- spy
- male rear nudity
- male frontal nudity
- mossad
- female spy
- terrorist
- terrorism
- male nudity
- four word title
The Little Drummer Girl Cast
Klaus Kinski leads the cast, with Diane Keaton and Sami Frey. Directed by George Roy Hill; 8 actors are credited in all.
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Director George Roy Hill
Also Starring in The Little Drummer Girl
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The Little Drummer Girl Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Little Drummer Girl 54 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
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TMDB 55% User score
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The Little Drummer Girl Plot Summary
What happens in The Little Drummer Girl from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a suspenseful game of cat and mouse, the Israeli Mossad initiates a covert mission aimed at capturing Khalil, a highly skilled Palestinian bomber, entangling themselves in an elaborate web of deception that stretches across Europe and the Middle East. The operation begins with the kidnapping and subsequent assassination of Khalil’s brother, who had been internationally advocating on behalf of Palestine, underscoring the tragic consequences of military occupation.
Simultaneously, we are introduced to Charlie, an American actress with anti-Zionist sentiments, who is lured to Greece under false pretenses. Soon, she finds herself caught in the intricate plans of the Mossad, as Joseph cleverly misrepresents himself to her. This manipulation places Charlie at the mercy of the Mossad, who intend to recruit her into their ranks.
Full summary
The whole story of The Little Drummer Girl, scene by scene
The Little Drummer Girl Box Office
The Little Drummer Girl grossed $7.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7.8M
- US & Canada
- $7.8M
The Little Drummer Girl Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Little Drummer Girl 1984 TV spot
How Well Do You Know The Little Drummer Girl?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the primary objective of the Israeli Mossad in the film?
Cars in The Little Drummer Girl
80 cars on screen, including the Mercedes-Benz 280 SE W108 and the 1987 BMW 518i E28.
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1982 Fiat Ducato Important role
The Little Drummer Girl Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Die Libelle” and “La tamburina”.
- Also known as
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- Die Libelle
- La tamburina
- המתופפת הקטנה
- Kettős szerepben
- La chica del tambor
- Маленькая барабанщица
- Малката барабанчица
- Мала барабанщиця
- A Garota do Tambor
- La petite fille au tambour
- Den lilla trumslagarflickan
- Malá bubenice
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- 女鼓手
- Küçük Trampetçi Kız
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Operative, Escaping Tel Aviv and Beirut.
The Little Drummer Girl FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Little Drummer Girl, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Little Drummer Girl?
The Little Drummer Girl runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was The Little Drummer Girl released?
The Little Drummer Girl was released on October 19, 1984.
Who directed The Little Drummer Girl?
The Little Drummer Girl was directed by George Roy Hill.
More films by George Roy Hill Who is in the cast of The Little Drummer Girl?
The Little Drummer Girl stars Klaus Kinski, Diane Keaton and Sami Frey, among 8 credited actors.
How much did The Little Drummer Girl make at the box office?
The Little Drummer Girl grossed $7.8 million worldwide.
How is The Little Drummer Girl rated?
The Little Drummer Girl has 54 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Is The Little Drummer Girl based on a book?
Yes. The Little Drummer Girl is adapted from The Little Drummer Girl by John le Carré.
Does The Little Drummer Girl have a post-credit scene?
No. The Little Drummer Girl has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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