The Pigeon Tunnel
“Stories from the life of John le Carré.”
Academy Award winner Errol Morris pulls back the curtain on the storied life and career of David Cornwell, the former spy known to the literary world as John le Carré.
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About The Pigeon Tunnel
The Pigeon Tunnel is a 2023 English-language documentary film directed by Errol Morris. The cast is led by John le Carré, Jake Dove, Charlotte Hamblin. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel.
The Pigeon Tunnel was produced by The Ink Factory, Fourth Floor Productions, and Storyteller Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on October 20, 2023, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Errol Morris
- Writers
- Errol Morris
- Release date
- October 20, 2023
- OTT release
- October 19, 2023
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- The Ink Factory, Fourth Floor Productions, Storyteller Productions
The Pigeon Tunnel cast & crew
The Pigeon Tunnel was directed by Errol Morris and written by Errol Morris.
The cast features John le Carré as Self, Jake Dove as Teenage David Cornwell, Charlotte Hamblin as Olive Cornwell, Garry Cooper as Ronnie Cornwell, Simon Harrison as Kim Philby, and Douglas Rankine as Rudolf Hess.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Leonard-Morgan and it was produced by Errol Morris and P.J. van Sandwijk.
Is The Pigeon Tunnel worth watching?
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, The Pigeon Tunnel is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Pigeon Tunnel
In United States, you can stream The Pigeon Tunnel on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on October 19, 2023.
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Cast of The Pigeon Tunnel
John le Carré
Self
Jake Dove
Teenage David Cornwell
Charlotte Hamblin
Olive Cornwell
Garry Cooper
Ronnie Cornwell
Simon Harrison
Kim Philby
Douglas Rankine
Rudolf Hess
Dominik Dervaics
Tony Cornwell
Mike Noble
Adult David Cornwell
The Pigeon Tunnel — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Pigeon Tunnel in United States?
The Pigeon Tunnel is streaming on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Pigeon Tunnel on Apple TV?
Yes — The Pigeon Tunnel is currently available on Apple TV in United States.
▸What language is The Pigeon Tunnel in?
The Pigeon Tunnel is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Pigeon Tunnel?
The Pigeon Tunnel runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is The Pigeon Tunnel rated?
The Pigeon Tunnel is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 39 ratings.
▸When did The Pigeon Tunnel release on OTT?
The Pigeon Tunnel became available digitally on October 19, 2023.
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