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

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The Guardian (World) independent 19 Aug, 14:31 · 1d ago 🥇 first⇄ image 1×

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

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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 Soldie…

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