The Ipcress File

The Ipcress File(1965)

"The spy story of the century."

6.8/10
331 votes
109 minMarch 18, 1965

Overview

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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