The Ipcress File

1965 "The spy story of the century."

The Ipcress File

7.2 | 1h49m | en | Thriller

Sly and dry intelligence agent Harry Palmer is tasked with investigating British Intelligence security, and is soon enmeshed in a world of double-dealing, kidnap and murder when he finds a traitor operating at the heart of the secret service.

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Released: March. 18,1965 | Released Producted By: The Rank Organisation , Lowndes Productions Limited Country: United Kingdom Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Cast

Michael Caine , Nigel Green , Guy Doleman

Director

Peter Murton

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The Rank Organisation , Lowndes Productions Limited

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Cast

Michael Caine

as Harry Palmer

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Nigel Green

as Major Dalby

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Guy Doleman

as Colonel Ross

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Reviews

rodrig58 Michael Caine, Nigel Green and Guy Doleman, all three, have their own charm. The movie is not bad but it's boring and hard to digest. Sue Lloyd is a very enjoyable presence. The story is interesting, but it does not matter. I would make a great parody from a few scenes in the movie. John Barry's music is super cool, heavily heightens the value of the movie.

SnoopyStyle There is a suspicious brain drain in Britain. Scientist Radcliffe is kidnapped off of a train. Harry Palmer (Michael Caine) is stuck doing mind-numbing surveillance. His boss Colonel Ross pulls him out after 2 months in the doghouse and transfers him to counter-intelligence headed by paperwork-obsessed Major Dalby. Unconventional Palmer tracks Radcliffe to a warehouse. Radcliffe isn't there but there is a tape labeled IPCRESS. Dalby tells him to open an Ipcress File.I love the style. I love the bureaucratic side of espionage. I also love Michael Caine's cool demeanor. I love the first two thirds of the movie. The last act is questionable. It's a bit too cheesy. There isn't enough tension. It needs some more action. Also I'm not sure why the conspirators do what they do. It feels different from the first parts of the movie.

grantss Intriguing espionage drama, based on the Len Deighton novel.Decent, reasonably complex, plot. Not 100% watertight, but the holes aren't big. Solid direction by Sidney J Furie. Movie moves along at a decent pace and he builds the tension well. Does miss a few beats though. Some scenes are quite flat and almost pointless.Good final few scenes which make it all worthwhile and bring everything together.Good performance by Michael Caine in the lead role. Not your average spy - he is almost the anti-James Bond. Resourceful, but slovenly and, well, human. Seemed much more like a real agent would be than James Bond.Good support from Nigel Green and Guy Doleman.

Uriah43 After being caught black-marketing in Germany, an English soldier by the name of "Harry Powell" (Michael Caine) is essentially conscripted into becoming a spy for the British government. His immediate supervisor, "Colonel Ross" (Guy Doleman) then reassigns him to a subordinate named "Major Dalby" (Nigel Green) to work on a case involving a missing scientist. However, during the course of his investigation Harry soon finds that there is more to this case than meets the eye and the closer he comes to discovering the truth the more dangerous it gets for him. Now, rather than reveal any more of the story and risk ruining the movie for those who haven't seen it I will just say that those who enjoy a good spy caper will probably love this film. I especially liked the dry British humor along with the overall performance by Michael Caine. In short, although this film is a bit dated, I definitely recommend it to fans of the genre.