The Ipcress File

"The spy story of the century."

Aug 2 1965 Approved 1h 49m
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.

Plot

Several 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 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.

Written by

Len Deighton, W.H. Canaway, James Doran

Directed by

Sidney J. Furie

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Steven S.A., Lowndes Productions Limited, The Rank Organisation

Languages

English, shqip

Awards

Won 3 BAFTA 5 wins & 4 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
18,211
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
66
Popularity
NA