The tailor
The tailor

The tailor

1967Movie85 minGreek

The relationship between a doctor and his wife gets broken after he came home late last night. Meanwhile, he has to pretend to be a dressmaker because of a misunderstanding between him and the furious fiancé of an old girlfriend he met.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes52%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users65%
Director: John BoormanGenres: Thriller, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A disgraced spy and a British tailor stationed in Panama conspire to create a fake espionage plot to enrich themselves. Their elaborate scheme, however, quickly spirals out of control, drawing them into a dangerous web of international intrigue and unexpected consequences. As the lines between fiction and reality blur, they must find a way to survive the chaos they've unleashed.

Critical Reception

The Tailor of Panama received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its witty script and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and the film's tone inconsistent, ultimately deeming it an entertaining but flawed thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sophisticated humor and sharp dialogue.
  • Generally found to be a stylish and well-acted espionage thriller.
  • Criticized by some for a plot that becomes overly complicated and less believable.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be an engaging and cleverly written spy thriller, appreciating the charismatic performances of the cast and the dark humor. While some viewers felt the plot became a bit too convoluted in its later stages, the overall consensus was positive.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 1996 John le Carré novel of the same name, which was inspired by a real-life incident in Panama involving a British man who claimed to be a spy.

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