Writing
John le Carré
- Titles
- 19movies14TV shows
- Career
Active from 1965 to 2023, busiest in 1970 and 2016 with 2 main titles each.
- Leading roles
- 0top three billing
- Average score
74/100
- Highest rated
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy91/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 16 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Politics8.6average 2.6
- Crime7.4average 3.7
- Mystery7.7average 4.1
- Historical5.4average 2.6
- Wit & Wordplay6.1average 3.7
- Social Commentary7.2average 4.9
- Psychological7.7average 5.6
- Tension8.1average 6.1
Rarely in their work
- Wholesome1.3, average 3.3
- Situational Comedy0.8, average 2.7
- Physical Comedy0.6, average 2.5
- Coming of Age1.1, average 2.9
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Moral Ambiguity 11
- Cold War Espionage 9
- Political Intrigue 8
- Espionage Thriller 6
- Character-Driven Drama 4
- Deception & Betrayal 4
- Psychological Drama 3
- Slow-Burn Suspense 3
- Character Study 3
- British Intelligence 3
- Intricate Spy Thriller 2
- Slow Burn Suspense 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 SimpsonEditorA Most Wanted Man, The Constant Gardener
Movies and TV shows
22010s
2 titles · average score 79
79
The Little Drummer Girl (2018)
TV show · as Waiter (uncredited)
79
The Night Manager (2016)
TV show · as Diner