A scientist disappears from a train, a man dies. Harry Palmer (Michael Caine) is one of many investigators on the case, looking for a man named Grantby. He follows a lead to a library where he gets the feeling that something big is at stake here. After a fight with one of Grantby's goons, he returns to his captain with the bad news that he has been unsuccessful. The captain is for obvious reasons, not pleased. In…
Top Cast
Michael Caine
Harry Palmer
Nigel Green
Major Dalby
Guy Doleman
Colonel H.L. Ross
Sue Lloyd
Jean Courtney
Gordon Jackson
Jock Carswell
Aubrey Richards
Dr. Radcliffe
Frank Gatliff
Bluejay
Thomas Baptiste
Barney
Oliver MacGreevy
Housemartin
Freda Bamford
Alice
Pauline Winter
Charlady
Anthony Blackshaw
Edwards
Barry Raymond
Gray
David Glover
Chilcott-Oakes
Stanley Meadows
Inspector Pat Keightley
Peter Ashmore
Sir Robert
Reviews
Slow but still engaging British spy thriller that is almost completely carried by Michael Caine more so than the story. Still, well directed by Sidney J. Furie and now interested in checking out the other Harry Palmer films with Caine. **3.5/5**
"Harry Palmer" (Michael Caine) has a reputation with his boss "Ross" (Guy Doleman) of being a bit of a pain in the neck. It comes as as source of great delight, then, when he gets to redeploy him into the department of "Dalby" (Nigel Green). His task? Well it seems that there's quite a sophisticated operation going on to kidnap and brainwash some of the top scientists of the day. "Palmer" is a bit sceptical about…
FAQ about The Ipcress File
What is The Ipcress File about?
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.
When was The Ipcress File released?
The Ipcress File was released in 1965.
What genres does The Ipcress File belong to?
The Ipcress File is categorised as Thriller.
Who stars in The Ipcress File?
The cast of The Ipcress File includes Michael Caine, Nigel Green, Guy Doleman, Sue Lloyd, Gordon Jackson.