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The Ipcress File
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The Ipcress File

1965-03-18 · 109 min · ★ 6.8

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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Directors
Sidney J. Furie
Production companies
The Rank Organisation, Lowndes Productions Limited, Steven S.A.
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael CaineMichael CaineHarry Palmer
Nigel GreenNigel GreenMajor Dalby
Guy DolemanGuy DolemanColonel H.L. Ross
Sue LloydSue LloydJean Courtney
Gordon JacksonGordon JacksonJock Carswell
Aubrey RichardsAubrey RichardsDr. Radcliffe
Frank GatliffFrank GatliffBluejay
Thomas BaptisteThomas BaptisteBarney
Oliver MacGreevyOliver MacGreevyHousemartin
Freda BamfordFreda BamfordAlice
Pauline WinterCharlady
Anthony BlackshawEdwards
Barry RaymondGray
David GloverChilcott-Oakes
Stanley MeadowsStanley MeadowsInspector Pat Keightley
Peter AshmoreSir Robert
Mike MurrayRaid Inspector
Anthony BairdAnthony BairdRaid Sergeant
Tony CaunterTony CaunterO.N.I Man
Charles ReaTaylor

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