Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy sweeps BAFTA nominations

January 18, 2012

The film adaptation of John le Carré's Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy has garnered a raft of BAFTA nominations with nods for Best Film, Outstanding British Film and Best Leading Actor for Gary Oldman's portrayal of George Smiley.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy was greeted with critical acclaim when it was released in the UK September 2011 and it went on to gross over £10 million at the box office. Its popularity also propelled John le Carré's original novel back into the bestseller list.

The winners will be announced on February 12th at the BAFTA Award Ceremony at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.