Writing
John le Carré
- Career
Active from 1956 to 2023, busiest in 1970 and 2016 with 2 main titles each.
- Leading roles
- 0top three billing
- Average score
71/100
- Highest rated
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy92/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 19 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
Rarely in their work
- Situational Comedy0.9, average 2.7
- Coming of Age1.2, average 3.0
- Wholesome1.6, average 3.4
- Physical Comedy0.7, average 2.4
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Moral Ambiguity 11
- Cold War Espionage 9
- Political Intrigue 7
- Character-Driven 5
- Deception & Betrayal 4
- Espionage Thriller 4
- Psychological Thriller 3
- Psychological Drama 3
- Psychological Tension 3
- Character-Driven Drama 3
- British Intelligence 3
- Gritty Realism 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Bill NighyActorThe Constant Gardener, The Little Drummer Girl
David ThrelfallActorThe Russia House, A Murder of Quality
Alberto IglesiasComposerTinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Constant Gardener
Paul DehnWriterThe Spy Who Came In from the Cold, The Deadly Affair
Claire SimpsonEditorThe Constant Gardener, A Most Wanted Man
Movies and TV shows
16Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by
2010s
5 titles · average score 74
GoodWatch score 79TV show · as Waiter (uncredited)
GoodWatch score 79TV show · as Diner
GoodWatch score 61as Museum Guard in Bern (uncredited)
GoodWatch score 73Novel, Executive Producer
GoodWatch score 76as Christmas Party Guest
2000s
2 titles · average score 71
GoodWatch score 78Novel
GoodWatch score 65Screenplay, Executive Producer
1990s
2 titles · average score 62
GoodWatch score 60Screenplay, Novel
GoodWatch score 65Novel
1980s
1 title · average score 49
GoodWatch score 49as Commander
1970s
4 titles · average score 59
GoodWatch score 63TV show
Teleplay
GoodWatch score 54Novel
1960s
2 titles · average score 72
GoodWatch score 64Novel
GoodWatch score 81Novel