Leonard is an English tailor who used to craft suits on London’s world-famous Savile Row. After a personal tragedy, he’s ended up in Chicago, operating a small tailor shop in a rough part of town where he makes beautiful clothes for the only people around who can afford them: a family of vicious gangsters.
Leonard Burling, a master tailor from London, sets up shop in Chicago in the 1950s. He caters to a dangerous clientele, creating custom suits for mobsters. When a turf war erupts and a mob boss's son is brought into his shop bleeding, Leonard finds himself entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse. He must use his wits and his tailoring skills to survive the night and outsmart the criminals.
The Outfit received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its stylish direction, tight screenplay, and Mark Rylance's performance. While some found the plot a bit predictable, it was largely lauded as a slick and suspenseful crime thriller with a unique premise.
Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed "The Outfit" for its suspenseful plot and strong lead performance. Many found it to be a well-crafted crime drama with a compelling narrative and a satisfyingly tense atmosphere.
The film's director, Graham Moore, won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for "The Imitation Game" and this was his directorial debut.
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