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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (George Smiley, #5; Karla Trilogy, #1) Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy question


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George Smiley


I thought that Gary Oldman's portrayal in the 2011 movie was fairly close to the description and personality of George Smiley in the book. I have not seen the movie that featured Alec Guinness.

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Steve Loughnan " I have not seen the movie that featured Alec Guinness" It's a BBC drama in 7 parts and is exceptional, I beg you to seek it out if you love this boo ...more
Aug 01, 2020 11:34AM · flag

As far as I am aware, when this film was being thought about LeCarre was consulted and it was he who wanted a change of settings for some of the scene's. So for Jim's venture was concerned it was Hungary not Czechoslovakia, I found the film a little disorientating after being mesmerised by the original BBC production. Likewise with Smileys People, although Peter Guillams replacement lacked the panache of the Tinker Tailor version.


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