John Irvin, Director of Hamburger Hill and Tinker Tailor, Dies
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His death marks the loss of a director who shaped both British television prestige and Hollywood war cinema.
British filmmaker John Irvin, who directed the acclaimed 1979 BBC adaptation of "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy," died at age 86 on August 11, 2026. He was also known for the Vietnam War film "Hamburger Hill" and the action thriller "Raw Deal" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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deadline.com
John Irvin Dead: 'Hamburger Hill' & 'Raw Deal' Director Was 86
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theguardian.com
John Irvin, British film-maker who directed Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, dies aged 86
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