British label Spirit Entertainment is preparing a Blu-ray release of Sidney J. Furie's
The Ipcress File (1965), starring Michael Caine, Nigel Green, Guy Doleman, Sue Lloyd, and Gordon Jackson. The release is scheduled to arrive on the market on December 16.
Featuring a quintessential performance from double-Oscar winner Sir Michael Caine and an iconic score from the legendary John Barry, this stylised and compelling Cold War spy movie won multiple awards on its theatrical release, including three BAFTAs.
Tasked with investigating the kidnappings and brainwashed reappearances of top scientists, including Dr. Radcliffe (Aubrey Richards), the insubordinate British spy Harry Palmer (Michael Caine) navigates his way through criminals, secret agents, and his superiors (Nigel Green, Guy Doleman). While attempting to bring in the suspect Bluejay (Frank Gatliff), Palmer discovers a mysterious audiotape labeled "IPCRESS," an inconspicuous, but ominous, piece of evidence.
The Ipcress File is featured here in a high-definition transfer made from original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.