Review of The Ipcress File (1965) by Private U — 09 Jun 2007

Michael Caine at his best. It's got everything: spys, psychological warfare.

This review of The Ipcress File (1965) was written by Private U on 09 Jun 2007.

The Ipcress File has generally received positive reviews.

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Fremragende spionfilm. Medrivende plot. Geniale kameravinkler. Solidt skuespil. Glimrende lydside. Alt I alt en helt igennem fantastisk film…

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