Review of The Ipcress File (1965) by Ross M — 02 Aug 2007

Michael Caine plays himself in a sixties espionage classic. Quite unsubtle in parts, but probably more realistic than James Bond, with an entertaining brainwashing finale.

This review of The Ipcress File (1965) was written by Ross M on 02 Aug 2007.

The Ipcress File has generally received positive reviews.

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