'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' to premiere tonight

The stars of the critically-acclaimed 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' will gather in London tonight for its UK premiere.

The cast reads like a who's who of British talent - including Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hardy, John Hurt and Gary Oldman.

The spy thriller is based on the best-selling novel by John le Carré.

Colin Firth said the movie showed what the world of espionage was like behind the scenes.

"I speak as a massive Bond fan, but I think (this film) shows what it's like behind the mask, behind the myth," he said.