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But in The Tailor of Panama, old Pierce does a mighty
fine job as the sleazy, amoral British spy sent to look after
matters for Her Majesty's Government.
He plays Andrew Osnard, a womaniser and self-interest-before-all-else
kind of chap.
Osnard hooks on to a man who would hear all the gossip from
high places in Panama - the cash-strapped tailor to the President
and sets about embroiling him in the world of espionage.
His chosen man is Harry Pendel (Geoffrey Rush), who is a
family man with a shady past, and who has made some very unwise
investments. He takes up Osnard's offer reluctantly, but is
soon enjoying himself so much he starts to invent yarns that
would interest spymasters. The more he tells, the more he
gets paid.
However, in order to keep Osnard and his bosses happy he
invents a story that sparks an international crisis and ends
in ... well, you'll have to watch it to find out.
The Tailor of Panama is from the book by John le
Carre, but is more suited to the style and tone of Graham
Greene, which is a very good thing.
The transfer is excellent, the acting terrific - Rush once
again acts of his skin - and the story is a good spy romp
that will appeal to all who like the genre.
Conclusion: Movie 85%, Extras 60%
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