Everyone has something up their sleeves.|Feb. 25, 2022|United States|106 Min.|R
Genre: Crime;Drama;Thriller
Description: Leonard Burling, a skilled English tailor, once crafted suits on London’s renowned Savile Row. After a personal tragedy, he relocates to Chicago, where he runs a small tailor shop in a tough neighborhood. His clientele consists mainly of a ruthless gangster family, the only ones who can afford his exquisite work.
“The Outfit” is a stylish and unpredictable thriller, crafted with the precision of a finely tailored suit. Written by Graham Moore, who won an Oscar for “The Imitation Game,” the film marks his directorial debut. Alongside co-writer Johnathan McClain, Moore weaves a complex and gripping plot set in a single location—a chic 1950s Chicago tailor shop.
The story unfolds like a intricate puzzle, drawing viewers into a mystery reminiscent of a game of Cluedo. Mark Rylance stars as Leonard Burling, a reserved and meticulous cutter with a mysterious past. Having fled London after World War II, Burling finds purpose in his Windy City atelier, though his insistence on being called a “cutter” rather than a “tailor” hints at his pride and expertise.
The film masterfully blends tension and sophistication, offering a cinematic experience as sharp and refined as the suits Burling creates.
Cast director: Graham Moore
Cast actor: Mark Rylance, Zoey Deutch, Dylan O’Brien, Johnny Flynn, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Simon Russell Beale, Alan Mehdizadeh
Original name: The Outfit