The Harry Palmer Collection - 27th October 2021 - Imprint Films

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For the first time, all three original 1960s films are brought together in one collection, with bonus features worthy of further investigation.
Limited Edition 3 Disc Hard Box edition with Unique Artwork. 2000 copies only.

Michael Caine gives a stylish and highly acclaimed performance as Harry Palmer, a man caught up in the ferocious high-stakes world of international espionage. For the first time, all three original 1960s films are brought together in one collection, with bonus features worthy of further investigation.

Limited Edition 3 Disc Hard Box edition with Unique Artwork. 2000 copies only.

The Ipcress File (1965) – Imprint Collection # 75

Starring Michael Caine, Nigel Green, Guy Doleman, Sue Lloyd, and Gordon Jackson.

Based on Len Deighton’s bestselling novel, the realistic, landmark spy thriller of espionage and counter-espionage centres on Harry Palmer, an intelligence agent assigned to investigate fears over British security.

Produced by 007’s Harry Saltzman, with music by John Barry, The Ipcress File provides a downbeat, yet realistic and exciting portrayal of 1960s espionage.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation from the restored 2k master
Audio Commentary by director Sidney Furie and film editor Peter Hunt
Audio Commentary by Film Historian Troy Howarth and Film Historian/Filmmaker Daniel Kremer
Michael Caine is Harry Palmer – Interview with Michael Caine
The Design File – Interview with production designer Ken Adam
NEW Locations Report looking at the London filming locations, then & now (2021)
NEW Interview with 2nd Assistant Director Denis Johnson, Jr. (2021)
Textless Material
U.S. Radio Commercials
Theatrical Trailers
Extensive Stills Gallery
Isolated Music Score and Effects audio track
DTS HD 5.1 surround / LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English subtitles

Funeral in Berlin (1966) – Imprint Collection # 76

Starring Michael Caine, Paul Hubschmid, Oscar Homolka, Eva Renzi

Harry Palmer is sent to Berlin where he is to extricate a Russian general who wants to defect.

Director Guy Hamilton’s follow-up to The Ipcress File is the second in the film series based on Len Deighton’s novels.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation by Paramount Pictures
NEW Audio Commentary by Rob Mallows of The Len Deighton Dossier (2021)
Archive Len Deighton interview from “Afternoon Plus” (1983)
Documentary: Candid Caine (1969)
Documentary: Michael Caine – Breaking the Mold. Caine discusses his life from childhood to stardom (1994)
NEW Interview with editor John Bloom (2021)
Theatrical Trailer
Stills Gallery
Isolated Music Score and Effects audio track
LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English subtitles

Billion Dollar Brain (1967) – Imprint Collection #77

Starring Michael Caine, Karl Malden, Ed Begley, Oscar Homolka, Francoise Dorleac

Harry Palmer is blackmailed into working for MI5 again on his wildest – and most dangerous – assignment yet as he pits his wits against an insane billionaire and his supercomputer.

From 007 producer Harry Saltzman and acclaimed director Ken Russell come the final film in the 1960s Palmer trilogy.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation by MGM
NEW Audio Commentary by film historians Vic Pratt and Will Fowler (2021)
NEW Interview with Rob Mallows of The Len Deighton Dossier (2021)
NEW Interview with cinematographer Billy Williams (2021)
NEW Interview with associate editor Willy Kemplen (2021)
Archive excerpt with Michael Caine on “This Week” discussing the British Film industry (1969)
Theatrical Trailer
Stills Gallery
Isolated Music Score and Effects audio track
LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English subtitles

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