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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979)
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a seven-part BBC2 spy drama written by Arthur Hopcraft, adapted from John le Carré's eponymous 1974 novel. The serial, which stars Alec Guinness, Alexander Knox, Ian Richardson, Michael Jayston, Bernard Hepton, Anthony Bate, Ian Bannen, George Sewell and Michael Aldridge, was broadcast from 10 September to 22 October 1979. George Smiley, the ageing master spy of the Cold War and once heir-apparent to Control, is brought back out of retirement to flush out a top level mole within the Circus. Smiley must travel back through his life and murky workings of the Circus to unravel the net spun by his nemesis Karla 'The Sandman' of the KGB and reveal the identity of the mole before he disappears.
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Strong recommendationSupernatural mystery
EnergyTense with bursts of wonder
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
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Content levelModerate content
GuidanceBetter with parental guidance
Rating methodDescriptive estimate
ConfidenceMedium
SourceOfficial rating • United Kingdom • TMDB
• Violence & action• Tension & suspense• Serious themes
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Episode runtime
50 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Type
TV Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
7
Status
Ended
First air year
1979
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Cast & crew
Alec Guinness
George Smiley
Michael Jayston
Peter Guillam
Anthony Bate
Sir Oliver Lacon
George Sewell
Mendel
Creators: John Irvin, John le Carré
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It is a series released in 1979 within the War & Politics, Drama, Mystery category.
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4What is the rating of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 based on 127 ratings.
5How many seasons or episodes does Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy have?
The series currently shows 1 season, 7 episodes.
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