This espionage thriller represents a landmark in spy movies introducing the sly, dry intelligence agent Harry Palmer. The story, centers on Palmer's investigation into British Intelligence security. He's soon enmeshed in a world of double-dealing, kidnap and murder and finds a traitor is operating at the heart of the secret service. Will the mysterious 'Ipcress File' reveal who the traitor is?
Within about ten minutes of the movie starting you see a small painting/photo of a naked woman on the wall, but for no longer than 5 seconds.
A man and woman kiss on a bed. The scene cuts before anything happens.
