The Ipcress File
“The spy story of the century.”
Synopsis
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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The Ipcress File (1965) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-01
Top Cast
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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
Mike Murray
Raid Inspector
Anthony Baird
Raid Sergeant
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney J. Furie
- Screenplay & Story
- W.H. Canaway, James Doran
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- The Ipcress File
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Albanian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation, Lowndes Productions Limited, Steven S.A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney J. Furie
W.H. Canaway, James Doran, Len Deighton
John Barry
Otto Heller
Peter R. Hunt
Harry Saltzman, Charles D. Kasher
Department Leadership Roster
W.H. Canaway
Screenplay
Otto Heller
Director of Photography
Harry Saltzman
Producer
Sidney J. Furie
Director
Peter R. Hunt
Editor
Ken Adam
Production Design
John Barry
Original Music Composer
James Doran
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ipcress File
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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.
Who directed The Ipcress File?
The Ipcress File was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
Who stars in The Ipcress File?
The principal cast of The Ipcress File includes Michael Caine, Nigel Green, Guy Doleman, Sue Lloyd, Gordon Jackson.
When was The Ipcress File released and how long is it?
The Ipcress File was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ipcress File?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ipcress File was composed by John Barry.
Is The Ipcress File based on a book or true story?
The Ipcress File is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Len Deighton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ipcress File?
The Ipcress File holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).