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Who is Guy Doleman?

Guy Doleman was an actor with extensive credits in Australian films and theatre, who was also prolific on radio as an actor, announcer and compère. He is fondly remembered for his roles as Count Lippe in Thunderball (1965) and Colonel Ross in The Ipcress File (1965). He also appeared as the first 'Number 2' in The Prisoner (1967).

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Michael Caine's Perfect James Bond Replacement Was Killed By 2 Sequel Flops In 2 Years

Michael Caine's perfect James Bond replacement, The Ipcress File, was unfortunately cut short by two back-to-back sequel flops. With more than 175 acting credits to his name, Caine has starred in classic movies such as The Man Who Would Be King (1975), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), Get Carter (1971), and Alfie (1966). Caine is also celebrated for starring in several of Christopher Nolan's best movies, such as Interstellar, Inception, The Dark Knight, and The Prestige. The Ipcress File was released in 1965 and starred Caine and a clever spy in London named Harry Palmer. The film was directed by Sidney J. Furie and also featured appearances by Nigel Green, Guy Doleman, Sue Lloyd, and Gordon Jackson. The Ipcress File received an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 97% matched with an audience score of 85%. The success and acclaim of the first film sparked two back-to-back sequels in 1966 and 1967, which tanked hard and essentially sunk the spy franchise.

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On the Beach

End-of-the-world Sci-fi went mainstream with a heavy message about human extinction in John Paxton’s all-star adaptation of Nevil Shute’s best seller. Always controversial and often derided as ‘glamorous obliteration chic,’ Stanley Kramer’s film plays better than ever. The possibility of Nuke Doom could be ignored back then, but we’ve since gained a more apocalyptic outlook. It’s got fine work from Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner and Fred Astaire, and only real Australians wince at the iffy accents. It’s also Kramer’s best-judged, best-directed movie overall. [Imprint’s] special edition includes an entire separate documentary feature, Fallout. On the Beach Blu-ray Plus the full feature Fallout Viavision [Imprint] #147 1959 / B&w / 1:85 widescreen / 134 min. / Street Date August 30, 2022 / Available from [Imprint] / au 69.95 Starring Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins, Donna Anderson, John Tate, Harp McQuire, Lola Brooks, Guy Doleman, John Meillon, Paddy Moran. Cinematography Giuseppe Rotunno Film Editor

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The Harry Palmer Collection

We loved James Bond but diehard ’60s spy fans hold a special admiration for Len Deighton’s ‘thinking man’s secret agent’ Harry Palmer. Viavision pulls off a slick trick by assembling the three top Michael Caine Harry Palmer pictures, each from a different studio, in a single deluxe gift box. Harry fights the Brain Drain, encounters criss-crossing conspiracies at the Berlin Wall, and witnesses a privatized invasion of the U.S.S.R., in The Ipcress File, Funeral in Berlin and Billion Dollar Brain, three great pictures by three very different directors. The presentations come with a glut of special edition extras. The Harry Palmer Collection All-Region Blu-ray Viavision [Imprint] 75, 76, 77 1965-67 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / Street Date October 20, 2021 / Available from Amazon / 109.99 Starring: Michael Caine From the novels by Len Deighton Produced by Harry Saltzman Directed by Sidney J. Furie, Guy Hamilton, Ken Russell It didn’t seem possible that there

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The Ipcress File

It’s finally back on Blu in Region 1, the ‘sixties spy movie beloved by enthusiasts that yearned for something a bit more substantial & nutritious than James Bond. This first Harry Palmer adventure seems even more perfect than when it was thanks to a great espionage recipe and quality ingredients. Michael Caine is sensational as the anti-007, the feel of London streets is intoxicating, and John Barry’s music score is beyond praise. Are Sidney Furie’s directorial mannerisms too show-offy, too fussy? I only raise the question to defend him. The Ipcress File Blu-ray Kl Studio Classics 1965 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 109 min. / Street Date October 27, 2020 / available through Kino Lorber / 24.95 Starring: Michael Caine, Nigel Green, Guy Doleman, Sue Lloyd, Gordon Jackson, Aubrey Richards, Frank Gatliff, Thomas Baptiste, Oliver MacGreevy, Freda Bamford, David Glover, Mike Murray, Anthony Baird. Cinematography: Otto Heller Film Editor: Peter Hunt Production Designer: Ken Adam Original Music: John Barry Written by W.H. Canaway,

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Funeral in Berlin

Myopic Harry Palmer, the great cook, lover and reluctant spy, returns to where his trouble with the British Army began. This time he’s tangled up in a political snarl that might have dire consequences: not only are the Russians involved, ex-Nazis are on the payroll. Israel may have an agent in the field, and not necessarily working in Her Majesty’s interest. Michael Caine’s star quality shines through in this second Harry Palmer spy yarn, filmed on German locations in high style by Guy Hamilton. Funeral in Berlin Blu-ray Disc Paramount Pictures 1966 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 102 min. / Street Date May 26, 2020 / 20.49 Starring: Michael Caine, Oskar Homolka, Paul Hubschmid, Eva Renzi, Guy Doleman. Cinematography: Otto Heller Film Editor: John Bloom Production Designer: Ken Adam Original Music: Konrad Elfers Written by Evan Jones from the novel by Len Deighton Produced by Charles D. Kasher & Harry Saltzman Directed by Guy Hamilton All three

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The System (The Girl-Getters)

England’s swingin’ ’60s were more than A Hard Day’s Night, the Mersey Beat and slapstick in the street with Rita Tushingham. Michael Winner got the scene off to an early start with this beach-set tale of ‘clever lads’ that cooperate to score with vacationing girls. Oliver Reed gives a sterling performance as Tinker, a photo-snapper who takes on a tall target — an independent, posh model with her own amorous agenda. The romance proceeds in a positive direction… or is Tinker fooling himself? The System (The Girl-Getters) Blu-ray Powerhouse Indicator 1964 / B&w / 1:85 / 90 min. / / Street Date September 23, 2019 / available from Powerhouse Films UK / £15.99 Starring: Oliver Reed, Jane Merrow, Barbara Ferris, Julia Foster, Harry Andrews, Ann Lynn, Guy Doleman, David Hemmings. Cinematography: Nicholas Roeg Film Editor: Fred Burnley Original Music: Stanley Black Songs: The Searchers, The Marauders, The Rocking Berries Written by Peter Draper Produced by Kenneth Shipman Directed by Michael

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