Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Based On the book by John le Carré

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a 1979 British spy drama television serial from the BBC, based upon John le Carré's 1974 novel. It is directed by John Irvin and produced by Jonathan Powell, written for the screen by Arthur Hopcraft. It stars Alec Guinness as George Smiley, along with Alexander Knox, Ian Richardson, Michael Jayston, Bernard Hepton, Anthony Bate, Ian Bannen, George Sewell, Michael Aldridge and Beryl Reid. The serial was originally shown in the United Kingdom in seven installments, aired from 10 September to 22 October 1979 on BBC Two.

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Director:

John Irvin

Cast:

Alec Guinness, Michael Jayston, Anthony Bate, George Sewell, Ian Richardson

Genre:

Crime, Espionage

Country:

United Kingdom

Language:

English