Movie Description: During a routine US space mission a manned American rocket mysteriously disappears while in orbit. The Americans naturally suspect the Soviets and threaten retaliation. However, the British are more cautious after one of their tracking stations indicates that the space craft may have come down near the Sea of Japan. James Bond is sent to investigate, but when the Soviets lose one of their space craft in similar circumstances, 007 has only a few days to locate the launch site and prevent the outbreak of World War III.
James Bond: Sean Connery
Released: 1967 (#5)
Main Villian: Ernst Blofeld (Donald Pleasence)
Henchmen: Mr. Osato (Teru Shimada), Miss Brant (Karin Dor)
Bond Girls: Aki, Kissy Suzuki (Mie Hama)
Gadgets: "Little Nellie" (mini gyro-copter)
Travel Destinations: Hong Kong, Japan
Famous Quote:
"I shall look forward to personally exterminating you, Mr. Bond."- Blofeld
Facts and Bloopers:
Bond arrives atop Blofeld's volcano fortress with nothing on but the clothes on his back. Seconds later he changes into a commando uniform, complete with bulky suction cups which he uses to penetrate the volcano. Not even Batman has a utility belt that elaborate!
Bond affirms to a contact that he has never been to Japan before. However, in From Russia With Love Bond recalls trip to Tokyo with "M".
When Tanaka's helicopter implements a giant magnet to hoist up the villian's car and drop it in the ocean, Bond watches the entire affair on a closed-circuit TV in his car. As there is no evidence of a second helicopter, who could have filmed the incident?