The Tailor of Panama (2001) movie poster

The Tailor of Panama (2001)

"In a place this treacherous, what a good spy needs is a spy of his own."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 64%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 70% (RT: 75%, MC: 66) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 49m
Country
Ireland, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (531 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
75%
Metacritic
66
Cast
Pierce Brosnan as Andy Osnard
Geoffrey Rush as Harry Pendel
Jamie Lee Curtis as Louisa Pendel
Leonor Varela as Marta
Brendan Gleeson as Mickie Abraxas
Harold Pinter as Uncle Benny
Catherine McCormack as Francesca Deane
Daniel Radcliffe as Mark Pendel
It's divisive. Only 64% of audiences liked it based on 531 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 70%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Pierce Brosnan spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

The Tailor of Panama is a 2001 drama, thriller film directed by John Boorman. 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. The film has been rated by 531 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, The Tailor of Panama delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Tailor of Panama (2001) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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