Writing
John le Carré
- Titles
- 20movies15TV shows
- Career
Active from 1956 to 2023, busiest in 1970 and 2016 with 2 main titles each.
- Leading roles
- 0top three billing
- Average score
70/100
- Highest rated
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy92/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 18 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Politics8.2average 2.6
- Crime7.4average 3.7
- Mystery7.6average 4.1
- Historical5.7average 2.6
- Social Commentary7.2average 4.9
- Psychological7.7average 5.6
- Wit & Wordplay5.7average 3.7
- Tension7.9average 6.0
Rarely in their work
- Wholesome1.6, average 3.3
- Situational Comedy0.9, average 2.7
- Coming of Age1.3, average 3.0
- Physical Comedy0.7, average 2.4
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Moral Ambiguity 11
- Cold War Espionage 9
- Political Intrigue 7
- Character-Driven 5
- Deception & Betrayal 4
- Espionage Thriller 4
- Psychological Thriller 3
- Character-Driven Drama 3
- Psychological Tension 3
- Psychological Drama 3
- Slow-Burn Suspense 3
- Social Commentary 3
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
David ThrelfallActorThe Russia House, A Murder of Quality
Bill NighyActorThe Constant Gardener, The Little Drummer Girl
Alberto IglesiasComposerTinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Constant Gardener
Claire SimpsonEditorA Most Wanted Man, The Constant Gardener
Paul DehnWriterThe Spy Who Came In from the Cold, The Deadly Affair
Movies and TV shows
15Type
2010s
5 titles · average score 73
TV show · as Waiter (uncredited)
TV show · as Diner
as Museum Guard in Bern (uncredited)
Novel, Executive Producer
as Christmas Party Guest
2000s
2 titles · average score 71
Novel, Screenplay
1990s
2 titles · average score 62
Novel, Screenplay
1980s
1 title · average score 49
as Commander
