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Critic Aparita Bhandari
rated 9

...a fascinating conversation that keeps its hold on the viewer for its duration. 

Read full review at Paste Magazine
Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 8

...inside the extraordinary life of John le Carré.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Keith Uhlich
rated 8

“I’m an artist,” he says at the film’s conclusion, the unspoken modifier (“con”) only evident in the smirk on his face and the glint in his eye.

Read full review at Slant Magazine

Cast & Crew

Errol Morris
Director
Errol Morris
Writer
Garry Cooper
As Ronnie Cornwell
Mike Noble
As Adult David Cornwell
Charlotte Hamblin
As Olive Cornwell
Simon Harrison
As Kim Philby

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"The Pigeon Tunnel" offers a gripping look into the life of David Cornwell, better known by his pen name John le Carré, who led a double life as a spy and a writer. Through candid interviews and archival footage, Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Errol Morris delves into Cornwell's journey from a British intelligence officer to a world-renowned author, revealing the intricate web of secrets and lies that defined his career. With a unique blend of biography, culture, and documentary elements, this film provides a captivating exploration of the man behind the mask.

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The Pigeon Tunnel was released for streaming on October 19, 2023.