The Ipcress File (film)

The Ipcress File is a 1965 British espionage film directed by Sidney J. Furie, starring Michael Caine and featuring Guy Doleman and Nigel Green. The screenplay by Bill Canaway and James Doran was based on Len Deightons novel, The IPCRESS File 1962. It has won critical acclaim and a BAFTA award for best British film. In 1999 it was included at number 59 on the BFI list of the 100 best British films of the 20th century.

Ross suspects that Radcliffes disappearance is part of a deliberate plot sixteen top British scientists have inexplicably ceased to function, leaving their jobs at the peak of their careers. He threatens Dalby that his organisation will go if it cant get Radcliffe back. Palmer is then introduced as a replacement for the dead security escort.At his first departmental meeting, Palmer befriends Jock Carswell. Dalby briefs his agents, saying that they suspect Eric Ashley Grantby, codenamed Bluejay, and his chief of staff, codenamed Housemartin. Using a Scotland Yard contact, Palmer locates Grantby, who gives him a contact number. It doesnt work when Palmer rings it, and when he tries to stop Grantby, Housemartin attacks him and the two get away. ........

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