What influence did the actual spy incident have on “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy”?

What the big hits of novels and TV series brought about

This movie was such a big hit in the UK that it was the No. 1 box office hit for three consecutive weeks when it was released. There is no doubt that the high quality of the films produced such results, but on the other hand, we must also keep in mind that the prerequisites for movies in the UK and other countries are very different in the first place.

For example, in the UK, the original book `` Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy '' became a bestseller in 1974, and in response to this popularity, the TV drama series produced by the BBC in 1979 also became a huge hit. The role of Smiley was played by Alec Guinness, who is best known for his role as Obi Wan Kenobi in Star Wars . This role is so legendary that it is still talked about to this day (even Gary Oldman was glued to his TV every week).

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In other words, for British people over a certain age, it is possible for them to accept this film for the second or third time, as a traditional performing art similar to a ``Shakespearean'' film. In these cases, the audience already has a clue as to who the culprit is, so they can have some peace of mind and get a bird's-eye view of that special world, while also paying attention to the details of the atmosphere, acting, and props to their heart's content. I should have been able to enjoy it. It is only natural that this created a climate of even more enthusiasm.

The double agent incident that completely changed the atmosphere of society at the time.