The first novel in John le Carré's celebrated Karla trilogy,
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
is a heart-stopping tale of international intrigue

News

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy wins BAFTA for Best British Movie

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy has received 3 Academy Award nominations! Congrats to the nominees in the following categories

• Gary Oldman for Actor in a Leading Role
• Music (Original Score)
• Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy has received 11 BAFTA nominations! Congrats to the nominees in the following categories

• Best Director
• Best Leading Actor (Gary Oldman)
• Best Film
• Outstanding British Film
• Best Adapted Screenplay
• Best Original Music
• Best Cinematography
• Best Editing
• Best Production Design
• Best Costume Design
• Best Sound

Gary Oldman discusses the role of George Smiley on NPR's Morning Edition

Director Tomas Alfredson talks with the Los Angeles Times

Anthony Lane's review of the film in The New Yorker

Gary Oldman talks with The New York Post

Entertainment Weekly's review of the film

Tomas Alfredson speaks to Variety

About the Book

The man he knew as "Control" is dead, and the young Turks who forced him out now run the Circus. But George Smiley isn't quite ready for retirement—especially when a pretty, would-be defector surfaces with a shocking accusation: a Soviet mole has penetrated the highest level of British Intelligence. Relying only on his wits and a small, loyal cadre, Smiley recognizes the hand of Karla—his Moscow Centre nemesis—and sets a trap to catch the traitor.

The feature film adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is directed by Tomas Alfredson (Let the Right One In) and features a cast that includes Gary Oldman as Smiley, Academy Award® winner Colin Firth (The King's Speech), and Tom Hardy (Inception).