The Tailor of Panama
“In a place this treacherous, what a good spy needs is a spy of his own.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Tailor of Panama (2001) Official Trailer 1 - Pierce Brosnan Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-06
Top Cast
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Pierce Brosnan
Andy Osnard
Geoffrey Rush
Harry Pendel
Jamie Lee Curtis
Louisa Pendel
Leonor Varela
Marta
Brendan Gleeson
Mickie Abraxas
Harold Pinter
Uncle Benny
Catherine McCormack
Francesca Deane
Daniel Radcliffe
Mark Pendel
Lola Boorman
Sarah Pendel
David Hayman
Luxmore
Mark Margolis
Rafi Domingo
Martin Ferrero
Teddy
John Fortune
Maltby
Martin Savage
Stormont
Edgardo Molino
Juan-David
Jon Polito
Ramon Rudd
Jonathan Hyde
Cavendish
Dylan Baker
Dusenbaker
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 30, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$21M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$28M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.33x
+$7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Boorman
- Screenplay & Story
- John Boorman, Andrew Davies, John le Carré
- Original Score
- Shaun Davey
- Original Title
- The Tailor of Panama
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $21M
- Worldwide Gross
- $28M
- Production Studios
- Merlin Films, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Boorman
John Boorman, Andrew Davies, John le Carré
Shaun Davey
Philippe Rousselot
Ron Davis
John Boorman, John le Carré
Department Leadership Roster
Maeve Paterson
Costume Design
John Boorman
Screenplay
Andrew Davies
Screenplay
John Boorman
Producer
Ron Davis
Editor
John le Carré
Screenplay
Philippe Rousselot
Director of Photography
John Boorman
Director
Peter Chiang
Visual Effects Supervisor
Derek Wallace
Production Design
Shaun Davey
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tailor of Panama
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What is The Tailor of Panama about?
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.
Who directed The Tailor of Panama?
The Tailor of Panama was directed by John Boorman.
Who stars in The Tailor of Panama?
The principal cast of The Tailor of Panama includes Pierce Brosnan, Geoffrey Rush, Jamie Lee Curtis, Leonor Varela, Brendan Gleeson.
When was The Tailor of Panama released and how long is it?
The Tailor of Panama was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Tailor of Panama?
The Tailor of Panama had a reported production budget of $21M and grossed $28M at the worldwide box office (1.33 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Tailor of Panama?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tailor of Panama was composed by Shaun Davey.
Is The Tailor of Panama based on a book or true story?
The Tailor of Panama is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John le Carré".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tailor of Panama?
The Tailor of Panama holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).