The Ipcress File

Name: The Ipcress File
Genre: Thriller
Released: 1965-08-02
Duration: 1 h 49 min
Rating: 7.30
Cast: Sue Lloyd, Guy Doleman, Nigel Green, Michael Caine

– This espionage thriller represents a landmark in spy movies introducing the sly, dry intelligence ag..

Type:

Movie

Rating:

7.30 / 10

Duration:

One Hour and 49 Minutes

Release Year:

1965

This espionage thriller represents a landmark in spy movies introducing the sly, dry intelligence agent Harry Palmer. The story, centers on Palmer's investigation into British Intelligence security. He's soon enmeshed in a world of double-dealing, kidnap and murder and finds a traitor is operating at the heart of the secret service. Will the mysterious 'Ipcress File' reveal who the traitor is?

Styles:

Enigmatic, Cynical, Tense, Suspense, Clever, Exciting, Suspenseful, Realistic, Serious, Atmospheric

Story Timeline:

20th Century, 1960s

Producing Country:

Filming Locations:

Albania, Scotland Yard, London, England, Europe

Genre:

Thriller

The Ipcress File (1965) - Trailer

Release Date:

02 Aug 1965

Language:

English, Albanian

MPAA Content-Rating:

Not Rated

Directed by:

Sidney J. Furie

Story Written By:

James Doran, W.H. Canaway

Main Actors:

Sue Lloyd, Guy Doleman, Nigel Green, Michael Caine

Plot:

A number of leading Western scientists have been kidnapped only to reappear a fews days later. Unfortunately, each scientist has been brainwashed and is now completely useless. The British send their agent, Harry Palmer, to investigate. Palmer is surprised to be selected for such a mission (considering his past) and believes he has been chosen because he is expendable.

Awards:

Won 3 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations.

Production Company:

Universal Pictures

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

7.2/10

Rotten Tomatoes:

100%