The Outfit
Overview
The Outfit is a 2022 crime drama film directed by Graham Moore, starring Mark Rylance as Leonard, a master English tailor who has a shop in Chicago. The film is set in the 1950s. Leonard is a "cutter," a tailor who makes suits for gangsters. He is a quiet, unassuming man, but he is also a genius. The film takes place almost entirely in his shop. A group of gangsters use his shop as a safe house, and Leonard must use his wits to survive. The film is a tense, twisty, and clever thriller, with a focus on the power of words and the art of manipulation. Mark Rylance gives a brilliant, understated performance as the quiet, observant tailor. The Outfit was a critical and commercial success, earning over $10 million on a $5 million budget. It was praised for its performances, its script, and its suspenseful, claustrophobic atmosphere. The film is a masterclass in tension and a must-see for fans of intelligent thrillers.
