(color 1962) (111 minutes)
In the first of a long line of James Bond movies, Bond (Sean Connery) is sent to Jamaica to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a British Secret Service Agent. Several attempts on his life and various sinister clues lead agent 007 to a clandestine island inhabited by the diabolical Dr.No (Joseph Wiseman). Bond meets up with a beautiful nature girl (Ursula Andress) together they find their fate in the hands of a ruthless scientist who will stop at nothing to prevent interference with his malevolent scheme.
(color 1963) (115 minutes)
Perhaps the only Bond movie to focus on romance as much as action-packed adventure. From Russia with Love presents James Bond (Sean Connery) with a dashing, sophisticated style that has made him an international super-star. The story behind this Ian Fleming thriller concerns an international conspiracy to kill 007. Enticing him with a voluptuous Russian girl (Daniell Banachi) through Istanbul and aboard the Orient Express. The suspense and adventure are totally captivating and undeniably “Bond”
(color 1964) (128 minutes)
The third of the thrilling Ian Fleming series, Goldfinger, exhibits the malevolent villains and cliff-hanging suspenses that have made the James Bond adventure so enormously popular. The dashing 007 (Sean Connery) is currently pursuing ruthless millionaire Auric Goldfinger (Gert Frobe) suspected of criminally tampering with England’s gold reserve. The excitement never falters- from Goldfinger’s heartless suffocation of his secretary by painting her body with gold paint to Bond’s ingenious escape from a deadly laser beam.
(color 1965) (129 minutes)
This fourth adventure in the Ian Fleming thrillers takes superhero James Bond to the Caribbean to battle evil forces above and below water. Sean Connery reprises his role as the dashing, , indestructible 007 whose current mission is to thwart a diabolical SPECTRE plot that threatens to destroy the entire western world. A NATO aircraft carrying two atomic bombs has been hijacked, and the vile criminals are demanding an enormous ransom. Failure to comply with SPECTRE’s demands will result in death and destruction and Bond must foil the plot before it’s too late. Captivating underwater action and amazing ultra-modern devices highlight this rousing Bond escapade.
(color 1967) (117 minutes)
Sean Connery is back as James Bond, and the emphasis is on explosive action in this fifth 007 adventure, set against the lush splendor of Japan, and a wicked plot to precipitate World War III. Someone is snatching space capsules out of the sky... the Americans blame the Soviets, who turn accuse the U.S., and both sides are gearing up for the ultimate confrontation. Only one man can save the world from the coming catastrophe- Agent 007. But can he act in time? Highlighted by a spectacular set- a missile site concealed within a dormant volcano- and a sensational battle between SPECTRE forces and Bond’s “autogiro”- an amazing plane that can be disassembled to fit into four small suitcases. You Only Live Twice is one of the most thrilling Bond films ever made.
(color 1969) (140 minutes)
Ten beautiful but deadly women. A madman more malevolent than any before. And the most resourceful hero in the modern world. All, pitted together in an adventure that speeds from the coast of Portugal to the peaks of Switzerland. It can only mean one thing: Secret Agent 007 is once again On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Handsome, athletic George Lazenby is Bond in this 6th 007 adventure. Tall, beautiful Diana Riggs is the woman who lands spydom’s most eligible bachelor. And Telly Savalas is the villain who plays havoc with not only their romance, but with the very survival of the human race. With a griping plot, a small regiment of beautiful heroines and enough action for a score of adventure films, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, is more than great Bond, it’s a great escape into the world of action and adventure.
(color 1971) (119 minutes)
Sean Connery returns as the daring agent 007, in the fast paced Diamonds Are Forever in the seventh episode of the Ian Fleming thrillers. James Bond finds himself trying to expose an elaborate diamond smuggling operation, As electrifying suspense and thriller excitement prevail Bond’s adventures take him from near death at a Los Angeles crematorium to the glitter and glamour of the Las Vegas casinos.
(color 1973) (121 minutes)
It’s all in the tarot cards: threats more deadly. Evil more sinister. And women more beautiful than ever. But he’s got the cards stacked on his side. Because he’s Bond and now he must Live an Let Die. Roger Moore makes his debut as the indomitable 007 with the polish and pinnace of someone born to be Bond. Co-starring in this tale of narcotics and voodoo is beautiful Jane Seymour, irresistibly in the role of Solitaire, the mistress of the tarot deck. With Moore, ravishing co-stars, chilling villains and plenty of action all stirred up in a steamy voodoo potion, Live and Let Die is a real spellbinder.
(color 1974) (125 minutes)
Roger Moore stars as the debonair spy agent 007 in this ninth film in the popular James Bond series, The Man With The Golden Gun. Pitted against the sophisticated and deadly villain Scaramanga (Christopher Lee) and his arch rival H Fat (Richard Loo), Bond is assigned to recover a small piece of equipment that can be utilized to harness the sun’s energy. His task is dangerous and he must elude Scaramanga and his unique weapon “the golden gun”. However, he still finds time for his own amorous pursuit of two women, Britt Ekland and Maud Adams. A delightful combination of action and adventure, spectacular stunts and tongue-in-cheek humor.
(color 1977) (125 minutes)
Agent 007 (Roger Moore) goes up against multi-millionaire shipping magnate Karl Stromberg (Curt Jurgens) in this tenth film in the popular Bond series, The Spy Who Loved Me. In Stromberg’s possession is an ultra-sensitive submarine tracking system. which he seems to be offering up for sale to the highest bidder. He captures a British sub and it’s Bond’s job to recover the tracking device and free the submarine. Complicating hi mission is gorgeous Major Anya Amasova (Barbara Bach) the Russian’s top agent and Stromberg’s chief henchmen, a towering giant with cobalt teeth nicknamed “Jaws”. The Spy Who Loved Me delivers all the expected elements: spectacular stunts, dazzling special effects, mechanical wizardry, gorgeous girls and exotic locales.
(color 1981) (128 minutes)
When a British naval ship containing a top-secret nuclear sub tracking system is accidentally submerged, a crucial mission ensues as the British try to rescue the weapon before the Russians do. This sets the score For Your Eyes Only, featuring the suave and sophisticated James Bond (Roger Moore). Trying to keep the weapon from falling into Russian hands, Agent 007 becomes involved in several hair-raising chases and death defying adventures which make this a classic in the rich “Bond” tradition.
(color 1983) (134 minutes)
Using an astounding array of machine pistols, blowguns, grenades and acrobatic martial arts, Agent 007 has single-handedly wiped out an army of Her Majesty’s enemies. But when a lovely captive slips a knife into 007’s ribs, the superspy’s boss decides it’s time to sharpen up his lethal edge. So James Bond is off to a health spa--- and Never Say Never Again is off to a flying start that never falters. And if you remember the great Bond capers of the 60’s, you’re in for a surprise. Bond isn’t merely as good as he used to be. He’s better! Sean Connery stars as James Bond, the role he created and stamped with his rugged good looks and roguish humor. Co- starring with Connery is a top-notch cast including Barbara Carrera as murderous female fatale Fatima Blush, Max von Sydow as vile SPECTRE chief Blofeld and Kim Bassinger (9 1/2 Weeks, No Mercy) as willowy Domino, who falls for Bond. Klaus Maria Barandauer (Out of Africa) portrays Largo, one of the best Bond adversaries ever , a power-mad mastermind dead set on carrying out his plan for world-wide nuclear blackmail. With excellent supporting performances, an ingenious assortment of ultratech gadgetry and Connery as the inimitable Bond, Never Say Never Again reminds us of the exciting 007 days of old, then tops them! Please, Sean- don’t ever say never again!
(color 1983) (131 minutes)
Octopussy is “extravagant and funny” (the New York Times), a state-of-the-art, edge-of-your-seat spellbinder. The Bond chemistry of high adventure, luscious femmes fatales, fantasy and wit as dry as a 007 martini is at its most potent. In one of the most spectacular pre-title sequences ever devised, Roger Moore as fond flies into action, piloting the world’s smallest jet (12’ in length) as he is pursued by a heat seeking missile. 007 must investigate the death of Agent 009. His hunt leads him across Cuba, Germany and India to the secluded palace of the queen of the octopus cult (Maud Adams)- and a plot that could destroy the world. Bond is helped by a live octopus, a mechanical crocodile and female martial artists; he’s menaced by buzzsaws, big game hunters and an A-bomb. But he remains unflappable- on the wing of a careening plane, or at the foot of an octopus-shaped bed.
(color 1985) (131 minutes)
It begins in the frozen wastes of Northern Russia and doesn’t let up until its dizzying climax atop San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge...it’s a high-flying, dazzling, James Bond extravaganza, starring Roger Moore as the world’s most famous secret agent. This time 007’s enemy is Max Zorin (Christopher Walken), an immensely powerful- and quite mad- industrialist with an earthshaking scheme to gain control of the world computer market. Assisting Zorin is the breathtaking May Day (Grace Jones)(, his statuesque hand maiden who enjoys murder and lovemaking in equal measure. On Bond’s side is stunning Stacey Sutton (Tanya Roberts), and of course the usual arsenal of spectacular gadgets and weapons, compliments of Q. At stake are thousands of lives, billions of dollars, and the future of the world... Splashy, blazing adventure from beginning to end A View To A Kill is a deft Bond thriller concocted with an expert view towards surefire excitement.
(color 1995) (130 minutes)
Pierce Brosnan ignites the screen as James Bond in this explosive, thrill-packed adventure that hits the bull’s-eye for nonstop excitement. When a deadly satellite weapon system falls into the wrong hands, only Agent 007 can save the world from certain disaster. Armed with his license to kill. Bond races to Russia in search of the stolen access codes for “GoldenEye,” an awesome space weapon that can fire a devastating electro-magnetic pulse toward Earth. But 007 is up against an enemy who anticipates his every move: Alec Trevelyan, a.k.a. Agent 006 (Sean Bean), a mastermind motivated by years of simmering hatred. As Bond squares off against his former compatriot, he also battles Trevelyan’s stunning ally, Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen), an assassin who uses pleasure as her ultimate weapon. When the horrifying extent of Trevelyan’s plans is revealed, Bond must call upon his sharp wit and killer instinct in an edge-of-your-seat confrontation to the finish. From a destructive tank chase through the streets of St. Petersburg to a special effects-laden climax in the Cuban jungle, GoldenEye is a breathtaking thrill ride that ranks as one of the best and most popular action films ever made.
