The Ipcress File (Original title)
Dates: 1965 (Copyright), 28 March 1965 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirected by: Sidney J. Furie
Synopsis: A former Army sergeant is employed to track down the double agent responsible for kidnapping eminent scientists and brainwashing them.
Genres: Crime, Thriller
Subject: Espionage
Releases
Date: 1965Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 109 mins Length: 9810 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: October 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 109 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: trouble with Harry: the difficult relationship of Harry Saltzman and Film FinancesAuthor: CHAPMAN, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article drawing on the archives of Film Finances Ltd. to explore the work of the producer Harry Saltzman. Includes discussion of the television series 'Captain Gallant of the Foreign Legion' (1956), and five British feature films: 'The Iron Petticoat' (1956), 'The Entertainer' (1960), 'Saturday Night and Sunday Morning' (1960), 'Dr. No' (1962) and 'The Ipcress File' (1965). Part of a special issue based on the archives of Film Finances Ltd., a completion guarantee company formed in London in 1950.
In: Journal of British Cinema and Television v10 n1 2013 Pages: 27-48
Title: Mind bending, mental seduction and menticide: brainwashing in British spy dramas of the 1960sAuthor: BURTON, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the political and cultural contexts of brainwashing in the Cold War period, and considers the depiction of mind control in British film and television dramas including 'The Mind Benders' (1963), 'The Ipcress File' (1965), 'Callan' (1967-72) and 'The Prisoner' (1967-68). Part of a special issue on 'Cinema, television and the Cold War'.
In: Sight and Sound v19 n10 October 2009 Page: 8
Title: Rushes: Beyond BondAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the British spy films that were considered a more downbeat and realistic antidote to the James Bond films.
In: Film Review n666 February 2006 Pages: 98,116-117
Title: The Ipcress FileAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: A brief retrospective look at the making and reception of The IPCRESS FILE.
In: Sight and Sound v16 n3 March 2006 Page: 89
Title: The Ipcress FileAuthor: LEYLAND, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n200 February 2006 Page: 148
Title: At Home/Movies: Shots in the darkAuthor: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD review of The IPCRESS FILE.
In: Empire n190 April 2005 Page: 175
Title: Audio: Classic Score: The Ipcress FileAuthor: O'HAGAN, Steve Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Journal of British Cinema and Television v2 n2 2005 Pages: 377-379
Title: CD reviewsAuthor: HUCKVALE, David Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of 'Hammer - The Studios That Dripped Blood', The IPCRESS FILE, PRIMAL, THUNDERBIRDS and The WICKER MAN.
In: Film Score Monthly v7 n9 November 2002 Pages: 33-34
Title: Score: reviews of current releases on CDAuthor: JOY, Nick Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Music from the Movies n34 Jul/Aug 2002 Page: 58
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Classic Television n5 Jun/Jul 1998 Pages: 10-25
Title: British Film: The Classic Television top 100Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief history of British film and Classic Television read- ers' 100 British films. Films listed with short synopses.
In: British National Film Catalogue v3 1965
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v3 1965: no known title]Language: English
In: Sight and Sound v34 n3 Summer 1965 Page: 150
Title: [Sight and Sound - v34 n3 Summer 1965: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n2999 25 Mar 1965 Page: 8
Title: [Kine Weekly - n2999 25 Mar 1965: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v32 n376 May 1965
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v32 n376 May 1965: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v32 n376 May 1965 Page: 70
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v32 n376 May 1965: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 24 Mar 1965
Title: [Variety - 24 Mar 1965: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n9042 19 Mar 1965 Page: 6
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n9042 19 Mar 1965: no known title]Language: English
Author: MILLER, Toby Pages: vi, 219 p.
Title: "Why can't you scientists leave things alone?" Science questioned in British films of the post-war period (1945-1970)
Author: JONES, Robert A. Pages: p.
Title: Studying British cinema: the 1960s
Author: POWELL, Danny Pages: 250 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(16)
Digital materials(2)
Description: WAV - DVDSound: SoundDuration: 122.31 minutesNIL - BFI identifier: C-1485809
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: WAV - DVDSound: SoundDuration: 122.31 minutesNIL - BFI identifier: C-1485810
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Video materials(2)
Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-592124
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376935
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(12)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9700 FeetStock date: 1965BFI identifier: C-212085
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBFI identifier: C-212086
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Cyan Separation PromasterBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 140 FeetBFI identifier: C-212079
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Description: 35mm Cyan Separation PromasterBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 350 FeetBFI identifier: C-212081
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Cyan Separation PromasterBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 5100 FeetBFI identifier: C-212082
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Description: 35mm Magenta Separation PromasterBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 140 FeetBFI identifier: C-212080
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Magenta Separation PromasterBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 5100 FeetBFI identifier: C-212083
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Description: 35mm Magenta Separation PromasterBase: SafetyLength: 350 FeetBFI identifier: C-212084
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Description: 35mm MagneticBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 11100 FeetBFI identifier: C-212075
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Yellow Separation PromasterBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 5100 FeetBFI identifier: C-212076
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Description: 35mm Yellow Separation PromasterBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 350 FeetBFI identifier: C-212077
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Description: 35mm Yellow Separation PromasterBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 140 FeetBFI identifier: C-212078
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Dates: 1965 (Copyright), 28 March 1965 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirected by: Sidney J. Furie
Synopsis: A former Army sergeant is employed to track down the double agent responsible for kidnapping eminent scientists and brainwashing them.
Genres: Crime, Thriller
Subject: Espionage
Releases
Date: 1965Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 109 mins Length: 9810 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: October 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 109 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Credits
(34)
©: Steven S.A., Production Company: Lowndes Productions, Executive Producer: Charles D. Kasher, Produced by: Harry Saltzman, Associate Producer: Ronald Kinnoch, Production Manager: Denis Johnson, Location Manager: Ross Mackenzie, Assistant Director: Fred Slark, Continuity: Pat Moon, Casting: Weston Drury Jr, Screenplay by: Bill Canaway, James Doran, Based on the novel by: Len Deighton, Photographed by: Otto Heller, Camera Operator: Brian Elvin, Focus: John Morgan, Stills: George Courtney Ward, Edited by: Peter Hunt, Assembly Editor: Nicholas Stevenson, Production Designed by: Ken Adam, Art Director: Peter Murton, Set Dresser: Michael White, Wardrobe Mistress: Muriel Dickson, Make-up: Phil Leakey, Hairdresser: Barbara Ritchie, Music Composed/Conducted by: John Barry, Music Recorded at: CTS Studios (Wembley), Sound Mixer: Peter Davies, Maurice Askew, Sound Editor: Norman Wanstall, Sound Editor: Ben Rayner, Sound Dubbing: The Gate Recording Theatre, Made at: Pinewood Studios
Cast
(33)
Michael Caine (Harry Palmer), Nigel Green (Major Dalby), Guy Doleman (Major H.L. Ross), Sue Lloyd (Jean Courtney), Gordon Jackson (Jock Carswell), Aubrey Richards (Radcliffe), Thomas Baptiste (Barney), Oliver Macgreevy (Housemartin), Frank Gatliff (Bluejay), Freda Bamford (Alice), Peter Ashmore (Sir Robert), Stanley Meadows (Inspector Pat Keightley), Pauline Winter (charlady), Anthony Blackshaw (Edwards), Barry Raymond (Gray), David Glover (Chilcott-Oakes), Michael Murray (raid inspector), Antony Baird (raid sergeant), Tony Caunter (O.N.I. man), Charles Rea (Taylor), Ric Hutton (records officer), Douglas Blackwell (Murray), Richard Burrell (operator), Glynn Edwards (police station sergeant), Zsolt Vadaszffy (prison doctor), Joseph Behrmann, Max Faulkner, Paul S. Chapman (prison guard), Richard Beale ([security clerk]), Howell Evans ([first agent]), Mollie Maureen ([tea girl]), Nikki van der Zyl ([dubbed voice of Jean Courtney]), Len Deighton ([Harry Palmer's hand, cracking two eggs])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(18)
In: Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television v34 n1 March 2014 Pages: 43-71Title: trouble with Harry: the difficult relationship of Harry Saltzman and Film FinancesAuthor: CHAPMAN, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article drawing on the archives of Film Finances Ltd. to explore the work of the producer Harry Saltzman. Includes discussion of the television series 'Captain Gallant of the Foreign Legion' (1956), and five British feature films: 'The Iron Petticoat' (1956), 'The Entertainer' (1960), 'Saturday Night and Sunday Morning' (1960), 'Dr. No' (1962) and 'The Ipcress File' (1965). Part of a special issue based on the archives of Film Finances Ltd., a completion guarantee company formed in London in 1950.
In: Journal of British Cinema and Television v10 n1 2013 Pages: 27-48
Title: Mind bending, mental seduction and menticide: brainwashing in British spy dramas of the 1960sAuthor: BURTON, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the political and cultural contexts of brainwashing in the Cold War period, and considers the depiction of mind control in British film and television dramas including 'The Mind Benders' (1963), 'The Ipcress File' (1965), 'Callan' (1967-72) and 'The Prisoner' (1967-68). Part of a special issue on 'Cinema, television and the Cold War'.
In: Sight and Sound v19 n10 October 2009 Page: 8
Title: Rushes: Beyond BondAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the British spy films that were considered a more downbeat and realistic antidote to the James Bond films.
In: Film Review n666 February 2006 Pages: 98,116-117
Title: The Ipcress FileAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: A brief retrospective look at the making and reception of The IPCRESS FILE.
In: Sight and Sound v16 n3 March 2006 Page: 89
Title: The Ipcress FileAuthor: LEYLAND, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n200 February 2006 Page: 148
Title: At Home/Movies: Shots in the darkAuthor: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD review of The IPCRESS FILE.
In: Empire n190 April 2005 Page: 175
Title: Audio: Classic Score: The Ipcress FileAuthor: O'HAGAN, Steve Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Journal of British Cinema and Television v2 n2 2005 Pages: 377-379
Title: CD reviewsAuthor: HUCKVALE, David Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of 'Hammer - The Studios That Dripped Blood', The IPCRESS FILE, PRIMAL, THUNDERBIRDS and The WICKER MAN.
In: Film Score Monthly v7 n9 November 2002 Pages: 33-34
Title: Score: reviews of current releases on CDAuthor: JOY, Nick Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Music from the Movies n34 Jul/Aug 2002 Page: 58
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Classic Television n5 Jun/Jul 1998 Pages: 10-25
Title: British Film: The Classic Television top 100Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief history of British film and Classic Television read- ers' 100 British films. Films listed with short synopses.
In: British National Film Catalogue v3 1965
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v3 1965: no known title]Language: English
In: Sight and Sound v34 n3 Summer 1965 Page: 150
Title: [Sight and Sound - v34 n3 Summer 1965: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n2999 25 Mar 1965 Page: 8
Title: [Kine Weekly - n2999 25 Mar 1965: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v32 n376 May 1965
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v32 n376 May 1965: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v32 n376 May 1965 Page: 70
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v32 n376 May 1965: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 24 Mar 1965
Title: [Variety - 24 Mar 1965: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n9042 19 Mar 1965 Page: 6
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n9042 19 Mar 1965: no known title]Language: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(3)
Title: Spyscreen: espionage on film and TV from the 1930s to the 1960sAuthor: MILLER, Toby Pages: vi, 219 p.
Title: "Why can't you scientists leave things alone?" Science questioned in British films of the post-war period (1945-1970)
Author: JONES, Robert A. Pages: p.
Title: Studying British cinema: the 1960s
Author: POWELL, Danny Pages: 250 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(16)
Digital materials(2)
Description: WAV - DVDSound: SoundDuration: 122.31 minutesNIL - BFI identifier: C-1485809
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: WAV - DVDSound: SoundDuration: 122.31 minutesNIL - BFI identifier: C-1485810
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Video materials(2)
Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-592124
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376935
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(12)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9700 FeetStock date: 1965BFI identifier: C-212085
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBFI identifier: C-212086
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Cyan Separation PromasterBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 140 FeetBFI identifier: C-212079
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Cyan Separation PromasterBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 350 FeetBFI identifier: C-212081
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Cyan Separation PromasterBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 5100 FeetBFI identifier: C-212082
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Magenta Separation PromasterBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 140 FeetBFI identifier: C-212080
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Magenta Separation PromasterBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 5100 FeetBFI identifier: C-212083
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Magenta Separation PromasterBase: SafetyLength: 350 FeetBFI identifier: C-212084
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm MagneticBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 11100 FeetBFI identifier: C-212075
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Yellow Separation PromasterBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 5100 FeetBFI identifier: C-212076
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Yellow Separation PromasterBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 350 FeetBFI identifier: C-212077
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Yellow Separation PromasterBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 140 FeetBFI identifier: C-212078
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status