I should identify that "The Ipcress File" is not the easiest movie to describe; the truth is, it's a little hard to follow. In the role that turned him into a star, Michael Caine plays cockney agent Harry Palmer, hired to investigate the brainwashing of some scientists. I think that's what happened, but the movie confused me a little.
I would say that this movie functions best if you look at it in a historical context. Aside from dealing with the Cold War, we get to see mid-'60s London. Specifically, Palmer lives in a dreary flat but is called to investigate things involving geopolitics.
Some people note that this was around the same time as the James Bond movies but "The Ipcress File" was more intellectual. I guess that in a way it was; James Bond mostly bedded hot babes. But overall, I would recommend watching this movie as a historical reference more than anything.
I would say that this movie functions best if you look at it in a historical context. Aside from dealing with the Cold War, we get to see mid-'60s London. Specifically, Palmer lives in a dreary flat but is called to investigate things involving geopolitics.
Some people note that this was around the same time as the James Bond movies but "The Ipcress File" was more intellectual. I guess that in a way it was; James Bond mostly bedded hot babes. But overall, I would recommend watching this movie as a historical reference more than anything.