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Director Anton Corbijn on Phillip Seymour Hoffman and 'A Most Wanted Man'
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Jul 24, 2014
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Director Anton Corbijn on Phillip Seymour Hoffman and 'A Most Wanted Man'
The new film "A Most Wanted Man," based on a John LeCarre novel of the same name, tells the story of a small group of German intelligence operatives based in Hamburg, led by a man named Gunther Bachmann, played by Phillip Seymour Hoffman.
Cover art for the new film, A Most Wanted Man.
Cover art for the new film, A Most Wanted Man.
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The new film "A Most Wanted Man," based on a John LeCarre novel of the same name, tells the story of a small group of German intelligence operatives based in Hamburg, led by a man named Gunther Bachmann, played by Phillip Seymour Hoffman.

The new film "A Most Wanted Man" based on a John LeCarre novel of the same name, tells the story of a small group of German intelligence operatives based in Hamburg, led by a man named Gunther Bachmann, played by Phillip Seymour Hoffman.

It was Hoffman's  last role before his death, and by all accounts it showcased the acting chops that fans and critics appreciated.

The film's director, Anton Corbijn, joins Take Two to talk about the film, working with Phillip Seymour Hoffman and more.