The results included the failed First Anglo-Afghan War of 1838, the First Anglo-Sikh War of 1845, the Second Anglo-Sikh War of 1848, the Second Anglo-Afghan War of 1878, and the annexation of Kokand by Russia. Russia proposed Afghanistan as the neutral zone. This would protect India and also key British sea trade routes by stopping Russia from gaining a port on the Persian Gulf or the Indian Ocean. Britain intended to gain control over the Emirate of Afghanistan and make it a protectorate, and to use the Ottoman Empire, the Persian Empire, the Khanate of Khiva, and the Emirate of Bukhara as buffer states blocking Russian expansion. Īccording to one major view, The Great Game began on 12 January 1830, when Lord Ellenborough, the president of the Board of Control for India, tasked Lord William Bentinck, the governor-general, with establishing a new trade route to the Emirate of Bukhara. Some historians of Russia have concluded that after 1801, Russia had minimal intentions or plans involving India and that it was mostly a matter of British suspicions, although multiple 19th-century invasion plans are attested, including the Duhamel and Khrulev plans of the Crimean War (1853–1856), among later plans that never materialized. Britain made it a high priority to protect all the approaches to India, while Russia continued its conquest of Central Asia. ![]() As a result, there was a deep atmosphere of distrust and talk of war between two of the major European empires. The Great Game was a political and diplomatic confrontation that existed for most of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century between the British Empire and the Russian Empire over Afghanistan and neighbouring territories in Central and South Asia, and having direct consequences in Persia, British India, and Tibet.īritain feared that Russia planned to invade India and that this was the goal of Russia's expansion in Central Asia, while Russia feared the expansion of British interests in Central Asia. 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.įrom 007 producer Harry Saltzman and acclaimed director Ken Russell come the final film in the 1960s Palmer trilogy.1885 map of Central Asia, Afghanistan, British and Russian territories ![]() Starring Michael Caine, Karl Malden, Ed Begley, Oscar Homolka, Francoise Dorleac NEW Interview with editor John Bloom (2021)īillion Dollar Brain (1967) – Imprint Collection #77 Caine discusses his life from childhood to stardom (1994) NEW Audio Commentary by Rob Mallows of The Len Deighton Dossier (2021)Īrchive Len Deighton interview from “Afternoon Plus” (1983)ĭocumentary: Michael Caine – Breaking the Mold. Harry Palmer is sent to Berlin where he is to extricate a Russian general who wants to defect.ĭirector Guy Hamilton’s follow-up to The Ipcress File is the second in the film series based on Len Deighton’s novels.ġ080p High-definition presentation by Paramount Pictures Starring Michael Caine, Paul Hubschmid, Oscar Homolka, Eva Renzi Isolated Music Score and Effects audio trackįuneral in Berlin (1966) – Imprint Collection # 76 ![]() NEW Interview with 2nd Assistant Director Denis Johnson, Jr. NEW €œLocations Report€ looking at the London filming locations, then & now (2021) The Design File – Interview with production designer Ken Adam Michael Caine is Harry Palmer – Interview with Michael Caine 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.ġ080p High-definition presentation from the restored 2k masterĪudio Commentary by director Sidney Furie and film editor Peter HuntĪudio Commentary by Film Historian Troy Howarth and Film Historian/Filmmaker Daniel Kremer ![]() Starring Michael Caine, Nigel Green, Guy Doleman, Sue Lloyd, and Gordon Jackson.īased 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. The Ipcress File (1965) – Imprint Collection # 75 Limited Edition 3 Disc Hard Box edition with Unique Artwork. For the first time, all three original 1960s films are brought together in one collection, with bonus features worthy of further investigation. 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. LIMITED EDITION 3 DISC HARD BOX EDITION WITH UNIQUE ARTWORK. Pop Culture / Music / Humor / Biographies / CookbooksįOR THE FIRST TIME, ALL THREE ORIGINAL 1960S FILMS ARE BROUGHT TOGETHER IN ONE COLLECTION, WITH BONUS FEATURES WORTHY OF FURTHER INVESTIGATION. Local Lore: Appalachia & WNC Myths, Ghosts, Witchcraft & More!Īctivity / Coloring / Pop-Up / Sticker Books
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