The IPCRESS File
Starring Michael Caine, Sue Lloyd, and Nigel Green, the spy film was released in 1965. Harry Palmer is a British spy who has been given the task of investigating kidnappings and the brainwashing of prominent scientists. He has to find his way through his superiors, secret agents, and criminals while avoiding bureaucracy. While on his mission, he stumbles on an audiotape which proves to be a vital piece of evidence.
The Ipcress File, Michael Caine. Photo By ITV/Shutterstock
The film was seen as a less glamorous version of the Bond films which had enjoyed immense success. This led to some mixed reviews. However, it won the BAFTA Award for Best British Film and the Best British Art Direction. In 1966, James Doran and Bill Canaway won the Best Foreign Film Screenplay Award in the Edgar Award organized by the Mystery Writers of America. The film was based on Len Deighton’s novel, which goes by the same name.