The Ipcress File
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The Ipcress File

The spy story of the century.

6.8 / 10 1965 1h 49mNR English
Thriller

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Harry Palmer

Lead
Nigel Green

Nigel Green

Major Dalby

Guy Doleman

Guy Doleman

Colonel Ross

Sue Lloyd

Sue Lloyd

Jean

Gordon Jackson

Gordon Jackson

Carswell

Aubrey Richards

Aubrey Richards

Radcliffe

Frank Gatliff

Frank Gatliff

Bluejay

Thomas Baptiste

Thomas Baptiste

Barney

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sidney J. Furie's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Ipcress File is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker