The Ipcress File Movie Review 1965

The first of the Harry Palmer spy mysteries that made Caine a star. Based upon the bestseller by Len Deighton, it features the flabby, nearsighted spy investigating the kidnapping of notable British scientists. Solid scenes, including a scary brainwashing session, and tongue-firmly-in-British-cheek humor. Lots of camera play to emphasize Caine's myopia. Two sequels: "Funeral in Berlin" and "Billion Dollar Brain."

Distribution

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Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 108 minutes.
Originally from British.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Mystery & Suspense, Cold War Spies, Books to Film: Len Deighton, Brainwashed

Screenplay

Bill Canaway, James Doran

Cast

Michael Caine, Nigel Green, Guy Doleman, Sue Lloyd, Gordon Jackson

Cinematography

Otto Heller

Director

Sidney J. Furie

Music

John Barry

Other

Peter Hunt, Peter Murton

Producer

Harry Saltzman, Steven S.A.

Awards

British Acad. 1965: Film.