The Tailor of Panama (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Tailor of Panama is a 2001 drama thriller directed by John Boorman, starring Pierce Brosnan and Geoffrey Rush. It is based on The Tailor of Panama by John le Carré. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $28 million worldwide on a $21 million budget. Critics gave it 66 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- John Boorman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $21M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Tailor of Panama About?
The premise of The Tailor of Panama without spoilers, adapted from The Tailor of Panama by John le Carré. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In Panama, intelligence agent Andy Osnard seeks to restore his reputation by recruiting Harry Pendel, a charming tailor with a criminal past. Pendel, however, is a master of deception, spinning elaborate stories that put Osnard's mission and career at risk. As Osnard delves deeper into Pendel's world, he discovers a web of secrets and lies that could have far-reaching consequences.
The Tailor of Panama Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- espionage
- watching tv
- nipple slip
- female nudity
- fondling
- occupation in title
- title same as book
- country name in title
- reference to ali baba
- reference to manuel noriega
- double entendre
- reference to george h.w. bush
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- reference to armani
- bribery
- cynical man
- 1990s
- englishman abroad
- fake news
- scarred face
- u.s. army
- american invasion
- mi6
- scene during opening credits
- fast motion scene
- text on screen
- screenplay adapted by author
- savile row
- spy thriller
- man dances with a man
- spy
- panama
- tailor
- canal
- president
- panama canal
- ambassador
- debt
- breasts
- sex scene
- jew
- irishman
- female frontal nudity
- buttocks
- political satire
- country in title
- flashback
- reference to frankenstein
- territory name in title
- violence
- vibrating bed
The Tailor of Panama Cast
Pierce Brosnan leads the cast, with Geoffrey Rush. Directed by John Boorman.
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Director John Boorman
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More films directed by John Boorman, best-rated first: Hope and Glory, Deliverance, Point Blank and The General.
The Tailor of Panama Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Tailor of Panama 66 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 60% User score
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The Tailor of Panama Plot Summary
What happens in The Tailor of Panama 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
Andy Osnard, a seasoned MI6 operative, finds himself reassigned to Panama after a scandalous affair with the foreign minister’s mistress in Madrid. Arriving in this new environment with a sharp eye for opportunity, his superior warns him about the extensive corruption that plagues the country. However, rather than see this as a deterrent, Osnard perceives it as an open door ripe for exploitation. He soon discovers a list of British expats in Panama and makes his way to meet Harry Pendel, a charming tailor who has skilfully embedded himself within the city’s elite circles, even befriending the President of Panama.
Full summary
The whole story of The Tailor of Panama, scene by scene
The Tailor of Panama Box Office & Budget
The Tailor of Panama grossed $28 million worldwide on a $21 million budget, 1.3 times what it cost. $13.7 million came from the US and Canada and $14.3 million (51%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$28M
1.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $13.7M
- International
- $14.3M
- Budget
- $21M
The Tailor of Panama Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Tailor of Panama.
How Well Do You Know The Tailor of Panama?
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 Andy Osnard's profession?
Cars in The Tailor of Panama
25 cars on screen, including the 1999 Land-Rover Discovery Series II and the 1998 Toyota Corona.
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1999 Land-Rover Discovery Series II Main role -
1998 Toyota Corona Important role -
1974 BMW 3.0 Si E3 Minor role -
1994 Hyundai Galloper Minor role
The Tailor of Panama Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Krejčí z Panamy” and “Le Tailleur de Panama”.
- Also known as
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- Krejčí z Panamy
- Le Tailleur de Panama
- Skräddaren i Panama
- Der Schneider von Panama
- Портной из Панамы
- Il sarto di Panama
- El sastre de Panamá
- Panaman räätäli
- Agent z Panamy
- O Alfaiate do Panamá
- A panamai szabó
- Ο Ράφτης του Παναμά
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- החייט מפנמה
- 巴拿马裁缝
- Krawiec z Panamy
- Шивачът от Панама
- Кравець з Панами
- 테일러 오브 파나마
- Krojač iz Paname
- テイラー・オブ・パナマ
- خیاط پاناما
- Siuvėjas iš Panamos
- El sastre de Panamà
- Panama Terzisi
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Panama, Panama Lady and Charlie Chan in Panama.
The Tailor of Panama FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Tailor of Panama, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Tailor of Panama?
The Tailor of Panama runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was The Tailor of Panama released?
The Tailor of Panama was released on March 30, 2001.
Who directed The Tailor of Panama?
The Tailor of Panama was directed by John Boorman.
More films by John Boorman Who is in the cast of The Tailor of Panama?
The Tailor of Panama stars Pierce Brosnan and Geoffrey Rush.
How much did The Tailor of Panama make at the box office?
The Tailor of Panama grossed $28 million worldwide ($13.7 million domestic, $14.3 million international) on a budget of $21 million.
How is The Tailor of Panama rated?
The Tailor of Panama has 66 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Is The Tailor of Panama based on a book?
Yes. The Tailor of Panama is adapted from The Tailor of Panama by John le Carré.
Does The Tailor of Panama have a post-credit scene?
No. The Tailor of Panama has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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