The Pigeon Tunnel
“Stories from the life of John le Carré.”
Synopsis
Academy Award winner Errol Morris pulls back the curtain on the storied life and career of David Cornwell, the former spy known to the literary world as John le Carré.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 20, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 19, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Errol Morris
- Screenplay & Story
- Errol Morris
- Original Score
- Paul Leonard-Morgan, Philip Glass
- Original Title
- The Pigeon Tunnel
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- The Ink Factory, Fourth Floor Productions, Storyteller Productions, Jago Films, 127 Wall, The Ink Factory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Errol Morris
Errol Morris
Paul Leonard-Morgan, Philip Glass
Errol Morris, Dominic Crossley-Holland, Hossein Amini, Joe Tsai, Simon Cornwell
Department Leadership Roster
Errol Morris
Producer
Dominic Crossley-Holland
Producer
Errol Morris
Writer
Errol Morris
Director
Simon Cornwell
Producer
Stephen Cornwell
Producer
Paul Leonard-Morgan
Original Music Composer
Philip Glass
Original Music Composer
Steven Hathaway
Producer
Peter Francis
Production Design
Mark Scruton
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pigeon Tunnel
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What is The Pigeon Tunnel about?
Academy Award winner Errol Morris pulls back the curtain on the storied life and career of David Cornwell, the former spy known to the literary world as John le Carré.
Who directed The Pigeon Tunnel?
The Pigeon Tunnel was directed by Errol Morris.
Who stars in The Pigeon Tunnel?
The principal cast of The Pigeon Tunnel includes John le Carré, Jake Dove, Charlotte Hamblin, Garry Cooper, Simon Harrison.
When was The Pigeon Tunnel released and how long is it?
The Pigeon Tunnel was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pigeon Tunnel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pigeon Tunnel was composed by Paul Leonard-Morgan, Philip Glass.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pigeon Tunnel?
The Pigeon Tunnel holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: U/A 16+; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).