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DRAMA . 2001 . 1h 49m . 6.0/10

The Tailor of Panama_

"In a place this treacherous, what a good spy needs is a spy of his own."

A British spy is banished to Panama after having an affair with an ambassador's mistress. Once there he makes connection with a local tailor with a nefarious past and connections to all of the top political and gangster figures in Panama. The tailor also has a wife, who works for the Panamanian president and a huge debt. The mission is to learn what the President intends to do with the Canal.

Starring Pierce Brosnan, Geoffrey Rush, Jamie Lee Curtis
Box Office $28.0M
6.0/10
Rating
$28.0M
Box Office
1h 49m
Runtime
2001
Year
BREAK EVEN
+33% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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In a place this treacherous, what a good spy needs is a spy of his own.

A British spy is banished to Panama after having an affair with an ambassador's mistress. Once there he makes connection with a local tailor with a nefarious past and connections to all of the top political and gangster figures in Panama. The tailor also has a wife, who works for the Panamanian president and a huge debt. The mission is to learn what the President intends to do with the Canal.

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Box office
The Tailor of Panama earned $28.0M worldwide on a $21.0M budget — a 33% return on investment.
Cast
Pierce Brosnan stars as Andy Osnard in The Tailor of Panama.
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Year context
The Tailor of Panama was released 25 years ago in 2001.
The Tailor of Panama is a Drama, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 49m.

BOX OFFICE

$21.0M
Budget
$28.0M
Revenue
+33%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
109 min (1h 49m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (529 votes)
Budget
$21,000,000
Box Office
$28,000,000
Profit
+$7,000,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Tailor of Panama about?
A British spy is banished to Panama after having an affair with an ambassador's mistress. Once there he makes connection with a local tailor with a nefarious past and connections to all of the top political and gangster figures in Panama. The tailor also has a wife, who works for the Panamanian president and a huge debt. The mission is to learn what the President intends to do with the Canal.
How long is The Tailor of Panama?
The Tailor of Panama has a runtime of 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Who stars in The Tailor of Panama?
The cast of The Tailor of Panama includes Pierce Brosnan, Geoffrey Rush, Jamie Lee Curtis, Leonor Varela, Brendan Gleeson.
How much did The Tailor of Panama make at the box office?
The Tailor of Panama earned $28,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $21,000,000.
What is the rating of The Tailor of Panama?
The Tailor of Panama has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 529 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Thriller
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