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2 August 1965 (USA) morePlot:
In London, a counter espionage agent deals with his own bureaucracy while investigating the kidnapping and brainwashing of British scientists. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won 3 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Thrilling more (73 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Michael Caine | ... | Harry Palmer | |
| Nigel Green | ... | Dalby | |
| Guy Doleman | ... | Ross | |
| Sue Lloyd | ... | Jean | |
| Gordon Jackson | ... | Carswell | |
| Aubrey Richards | ... | Radcliffe | |
| Frank Gatliff | ... | Bluejay | |
| Thomas Baptiste | ... | Barney | |
| Oliver MacGreevy | ... | Housemartin (as Oliver Macgreevy) | |
| Freda Bamford | ... | Alice | |
| Pauline Winter | ... | Charlady | |
| Anthony Blackshaw | ... | Edwards | |
| Barry Raymond | ... | Gray | |
| David Glover | ... | Chilcott-Oakes | |
| Stanley Meadows | ... | Inspector Keightley |
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Mono (Westrex Recording System)Certification:
Australia:G (TV rating) | Australia:PG (original rating) | Germany:12 | Iceland:16 | UK:PG (2005) | Finland:K-16 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | West Germany:12 | UK:PG (video rating) (1987) | UK:A (original rating)Fun Stuff
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Christopher Plummer was originally considered for the lead role, but dropped out to star in The Sound of Music (1965). The role was then offered to Richard Harris who also refused it. Harris later rued his decision, commenting to Sean Connery that he "turned down 'The Ipcress File' but did Caprice (1967) with Doris Day". moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Harry is transferred to Dalby, his secretary's cigarette disappears and reappears between shots. moreQuotes:
Major Dalby: [of Palmer's dossier] It isn't usual to read a B-107 to its subject, Palmer, but I'm gonna put you straight. "Insubordinate. Insolent. A trickster. Perhaps with criminal tendencies."Palmer: Yes, that's a pretty fair appraisal - sir.
Major Dalby: Good. That last quality might be useful. But if you give me any trouble Palmer, I shall *bite* you, Palmer! And I shall bite you so hard you'll go right back to where Ross found you!
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A fantastic 60s spy thriller. No flashy special effects, just dark alleys, edge of the seat suspense and high quality acting and screenplay.
It's Michael Caine at his best. It's probably the best of the Harry palmer series, but I haven't seen the whole set yet.
Definitely recommended.
9/10