description The Ipcress File Overview
The Ipcress File is a 1965 British spy thriller centered on Harry Palmer, a War Office intelligence officer tasked with uncovering the fate of missing scientists. The film adapts Len Deighton’s novel and follows Palmer's investigation into a complex espionage case involving government personnel. It was directed by Sidney J. Furie and written by Bill Canaway and James Doran.
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info The Ipcress File Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1965 |
help The Ipcress File FAQ
Who plays Harry Palmer in The Ipcress File?
Michael Caine stars as the iconic British intelligence officer Harry Palmer, a role that helped launch him to international fame. Palmer was a notably working-class, bespectacled contrast to the more glamorous James Bond.
What does IPCRESS stand for in The Ipcress File?
In the film's plot, IPCRESS is an acronym for "Induction of Psycho-neuroses by Conditioned REflex with streSS." It refers to the brutal brainwashing technique used on the kidnapped British scientists that Palmer is tasked with rescuing.
How is The Ipcress File connected to the James Bond franchise?
The 1965 film was produced by Harry Saltzman, who was also the co-producer of the early James Bond film series. Saltzman deliberately used his Bond crew, including production designer Ken Adam, to create an intentional anti-Bond spy thriller.
What kind of glasses does Harry Palmer wear in The Ipcress File?
Harry Palmer famously wears National Health Service (NHS) spectacles with thick, curved horn-rimmed frames throughout the film. The glasses became a permanent and iconic part of Michael Caine's character design.
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