John Irvin, British film-maker who directed Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, dies aged 86
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Key context: <p>The director’s BBC hit opened the door to Hollywood action films including Hamburger Hill, The Dogs of War and Raw Deal</p><p>John Irvin, the British film-maker who directed the Bafta-winning BBC miniseries <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/sep/05/tinker-tailor-soldier-spy-40-years-on-alec-guinness">Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy</a>, as well as films including Hamburger Hill, The Dogs of War and Raw Deal, has died aged 86.</p><p>Irvin died “peacefully at home” on 11 August, surrounded by his family, his producer Claire Evans confirmed to the Guardian.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/19/john-irvin-dead-british-director-tinker-tailor-soldier-spy-hamburger-hill">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
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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