John Irvin, British film-maker who directed Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, dies aged 86

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: entertainment-sports · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:31:11 GMT

The director’s BBC hit opened the door to Hollywood action films including Hamburger Hill, The Dogs of War and Raw DealJohn Irvin, the British film-maker who directed the Bafta-winning BBC miniseries Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, as well as films including Hamburger Hill, The Dogs of War and Raw Deal, has died aged 86.Irvin died “peacefully at home” on 11 August, surrounded by his family, his producer Claire Evans confirmed to the Guardian. Continue reading...

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