Based on Len Deighton’s bestseller and produced by Bond films’ Harry Saltzman, this video will be a welcome addition to fans of the world of spies and espionage. Michael Caine stars as British espionage agent Harry Palmer, a cynical and rebellious ex-Army sergeant who has been blackmailed into working for Britain’s secret service. He finds himself caught up in The Ipcress File, a horrifying conspiracy that involves brainwashing, murder, treachery, and implicates involvement at the highest level; M5. Cast includes Michael Caine, Nigel Green, Guy Doleman, Sue Lloyd, Gordon Jackson and Aubrey Richards.
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ACMI Identifier
309122
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Conspiracy
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Espionage
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Spies
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Brainwashing
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Conspiracy
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Sound
Colour
Colour
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VHS; Access Print (Section 1)