Behind the scenes of the Harry Palmer movies

The Ipcress File

Director Sidney Furie on the balcony in Grosvenor Gardens ("Harry arrives at Dalby's office")

Director Sidney Furie checks the shot new

Filming on a very cold night, Otto Heller is testing the light

Harry Saltzman and Charles Kasher between sets

Very rare photograph of the houses on Grosvenor Gardens, in which all studioshots where taken. You can see Michael Caine standing on the steps. For more info see the trivia page.

Relaxing between sets.

Len Deighton (author of the books) teaches Michael Caine how to break an egg professionally for his role in the first Harry Palmer movie.

Filming in Hyde Park, London new

Preparation for the scene in the briefing room new

Last preparations for the scene in the supermarket where he meets Ross again. new

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Michael Caine, his mother and Sue Lloyd and cat (?) at the premiere of The Ipcress File at the Leicester Square Theatre, London.

Michael Caine, his mother and Edina Ronay (then his girlfriend, daughter of the celebrated food critic Egon Ronay) at the premiere of The Ipcress File at the Leicester Square Theatre, London.

Pressmeeting, a week before the release of The Ipcress File in London

Michael Caine with several journalists

Harry Saltzman, Len Deighton (L) and journalists

Editor Peter Hunt (L) with journalists

Michael Caine and Sophie Hardy at the presentation of The Ipcress File at the filmfestival of Cannes. (thanks to Philippe Lombard)

Michael Caine at the filmfestival of Cannes. (thanks to Philippe Lombard)

Two studies of the brainwashing chamber by Ken Adam, production designer

Study of the prison corridor by Ken Adam, production designer

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More ''behind the scenes'' details you can find on the trivia page !