Harry Palmer — Bullet to Beijing Character Profile

About Harry Palmer

British intelligence operative and later private investigator. Known for his insubordinate nature, pragmatism, and ability to survive extreme espionage scenarios, including brainwashing and Cold War conspiracies. Transitioned from MI5/Ministry of Defence work to a Moscow-based PI firm.

Harry Palmer — Character Profile

Quick Facts about Harry Palmer

Occupation

writer, private investigator, spy

Nationality

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Harry Palmer appears in 5 titles

• The Ipcress File (1965) — character page
• Funeral in Berlin (1966) — character page
• Billion Dollar Brain (1967) — character page
• Bullet to Beijing (1995)
• Midnight in Saint Petersburg (1996) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Michael Caine

Appears in

Bullet to Beijing (1995)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Harry Palmer — Professional Rival — Gen. Gradsky (Lev Prygunov)

  Competing operatives navigating the same dangerous mission.

• Harry Palmer — Conflict Employer — Alexei (Michael Gambon)

  Hired hand uncovering the betrayal of his mysterious benefactor.

• Harry Palmer — Professional Colleague — Craig (Michael Sarrazin)

  Professional partners navigating the espionage mission together.

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