Bond then discovers that drax may have plans involving the annihilation of the human race. The third and final film in the series to be directed by lewis gilbert, it costars lois chiles. Moonraker has all the things james bond and general action film fans expect. James bond, agent 007, investigates the midair theft of a space shuttle and discovers a plot to commit global ge. Nov 09, 2012 every james bond opening scene ranked. Jaws, the steelmouthed henchman played by richard kiel in the spy who loved me 1977, makes a return appearance in moonraker, turning good guy complete with a girlfriend of his own in the process. James bond is a fictional character created by the novelist ian fleming in 1953. Moonraker is the eleventh james bond film, the third and last to be directed by lewis gilbert and the fourth starring roger moore, coming out on june 26, 1979. Huge spectacle, stunning locations, lashings of humour, superb stunts, sexy ladies, a despicable and memorable villain, great special effects and of course, the legendary sir roger moore as james bond. When bond investigates the hijacking of an american space shuttle, he and beautiful cia agent holly goodhead lois chiles are soon locked in a lifeordeath struggle against hugo drax michael lonsdale, a powermad industrialist whose horrific scheme may destroy. Moonraker 1979 official trailer roger moore james bond movie hd. Your full list of all upcoming dc movies with key details.
First, it continued the trend of bigger and bigger and more unrealistic plots. The curators of the bond museum do not surpass themselves with this exhibition, the 11th in the series, but they. You must excuse me, gentlemen, not being english, i sometimes find your sense of humor rather difficult to follow. Bernard lee makes his last appearance as m in this most costly of james bond s 1970s escapades. The 1979 installment follows agent 007 roger moore on an investigation into the theft of a space shuttle manufactured by the aerospace company owned by hugo drax michael lonsdale. Roger moore in moonraker 1979 roger moore and lois chiles in. I was surprised that the movie didnt do well at the box office but its probably because it came out during the star wars craze. Nov 09, 2009 moonraker 1979 is the eleventh spy film in the james bond series, and the fourth to star roger moore as the fictional mi6 agent james bond. For six years, bond disappeared from movie screens. I dont know how many times i saw it at the movies when it came out just to appreciate the beauty of it all. A spaceage james bond moore pursues evil to the final frontier in this bigbudget entry that cost as. It opens with bond at the firing range, located in the basement of mi6 headquarters. Unwatchable bond movie which must be the worst in the series.
Shirley bassey moonraker with lyrics james bond moonraker theme song ryukioto. Moonraker internet movie firearms database guns in movies. Moonraker is the 11th installment in the official james bond film series. May 17, 2018 james bond investigates the missing mission space shuttle and soon learns that the shuttles owner hugo drax wants to kill all of mankind.
James bond investigates the midair theft of a space shuttle, and discovers a plot to commit. Moonraker 1979 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Moonraker 1979 english subtitle moonraker 1979 movie online free moonraker 1979 movie. During the transportation of a space shuttle a boeing 747 crashes in the atlantic ocean yet when they go to look for the destroyed shuttle it is not there. Theyve got all the guns, girls and gadgets as the rest of the movie, condensed into one handy, adrenalincharged package.
The title theme tune was performed by shirley bassey, for the third and last time. It stars roger moore, lois chiles, michael lonsdale. Moonraker is the third and final james bond theme song sung by shirley bassey, who had previously recorded the themes for goldfinger and diamonds are forever. Moonraker was an attempt to make a science fiction james bond movie to very mixed results. James bond investigates the midair theft of a space shuttle, and discovers a plot to commit global genocide.
From russia with love 1963 sean connery as agent 007 james bond, daniela bianchi astatiana romanova, pedro armendariz, lotte lenya, robert shaw, bernard lee, nadja regin lois maxwell as miss moneypenny. Bond is a british secret agent working for mi6 who. When a moonraker space shuttle disappears the chase leads bond into outer space. James bond investigates the missing mission space shuttle and soon learns that the shuttles owner hugo drax wants to kill all of mankind. The curators of the bond museum do not surpass themselves with this exhibition. Mision espacial is an action, adventure, scifi film directed by lewis gilbert and written by christopher wood. The third and final film in the series to be directed by lewis gilbert, it costars lois chiles, michael lonsdale, corinne clery, and richard kiel. Moonraker 1979 collection l official 007 store 007store.
In this adaptation of ian flemings 1955 novel, james bond roger moore must thwart sir hugo drax michel lonsdale, who plans to wipe out all of humankind and replace it. Mar 03, 2020 with two dozen blockbustersreleased over nearly six full decadesunder. Moonraker 1979 is criminally underrated and bashed by bond fans and i know everyone is going to disagree with me. It is a monday morning which, according to james bond. Bond checks the cargo area and sees several young couples as.
The basic form of the james bond thrillers has been firmly established since the beginning. The opening chapter of moonraker feels as if it gives us more insight into james bond s personal life than the rest of the series combined. James bond films available on imdb tv andor included with amazon prime. Watch moonraker 1979 full movie online free 123movies. Moonraker 1979 is the eleventh spy film in the james bond series, and the fourth to star roger moore as the fictional mi6 agent james bond. Released in 1979, the year that saw the arrival of star trek on the big screen, moonraker was the latest film to latch onto the science fiction revival started by george lucas 1977 picture. The sins of this one are many, and a lot of james bond fans boil it down to one, that is the idea of james bond in space. Jun 06, 20 even by the standards of the roger moore years, moonraker is a very silly, very bad james bond movie, especially disappointing since it came after easily his best bond, the spy who loved me. License became the lowest grossing bond movie ever. The mixture of escapist action and space shootouts found. We were also joined by special guest colin hope in our podcast episode and we asked, would james bond make a decent astronaut.
Moonraker internet movie firearms database guns in. Moonraker 007 contra o foguete da morte moonraker james bond 007 moonraker. Basically, moonraker is a remake of you only live twice and the spy who loved me. Game show host bob holness had voiced james bond in 1956 in a south african radio adaption of moonraker, and was technically the second actor to play james bond. I also liked the role of holly goodhead, played by lois chiles, who is, not only beautiful but also brave and smart, just like james bond. It it also the final film to have bernard lee as m two years before his death in 1981. The first shot of bond must show him in a bizarre predicament that brings him within inches of his life. Moonraker 1979 official trailer roger moore james bond movie. James bond movies ranked worst to best list of 007 movies. James bond screencaps gallery screenmusings movie screencaps.
After a space shuttle is stolen, bond doesnt just trawl round various exotic locations on earth, he even ventures into space. The film is mostly an entirely new adventure using only flemings character sir hugo drax. Even by the standards of the roger moore years, moonraker is a very silly, very bad james bond movie, especially disappointing since it came after easily his best bond, the spy who loved me. James bond is sent to investigate drax industries after one of their shuttles is hijacked in midtransit. They board the last moonraker and are launched into space on a programmed flight plan. Heres every 007 opening sequence, from worst to best. Moonraker 1979 full movie download full hd youtube. For the production background of the films, see production of the james bond films. Not only does it have the boldest bad guy plot of genocide and involve outer space, but it is one of the most beautifully shot, superbly scored, and technically impressive in terms of special effects. Moonraker is the eleventh film in the james bond film series and the fourth starring roger moore as bond.
In fact, he recalled that on sundays, they brought their whole families. Moonraker, the newest james bond spectacle, is a cheerful, splashy entertainment. Moonraker was an attempt to make a science fiction james bond movie to. Unfortunately, we are talking about a james bond film and of course there has to be the usual formulaic stuff seen in every other james bond film. This is my second favorite james bond 007 film and in my opinion not yours roger moores best film. Ken adam could not recall even one bond movie he designed, which did not include. This new collection brings together three of james. Peter travers ranks all 24 movies the best and worst of the franchise.
Oct 20, 2012 in this adaptation of ian flemings 1955 novel, james bond roger moore must thwart sir hugo drax michael lonsdale, who plans to wipe out all of humankind and replace it with a super race that. This time the bad guy was hugo drax michael lonsdale who had a plan to wipe out the earths population and restart society in outer space. The problem is that in james bond terms it barely feels like a bond movie, it actually could be any bloke propelling the story, this is a guy reliant on gadgets and not his brain or brawn, quipping away purely for the sake of a cheap laugh. In this adaptation of ian flemings 1955 novel, james bond roger moore must thwart sir hugo drax michel lonsdale. Moonraker is a 1979 spy film and the eleventh in the james bond series produced by eon. Moonraker 110 movie clip enjoy your flight 1979 hd youtube. And in distinguished company, all wearing gas masks. Audiences flocked to see moonraker, making it the highest grossing 007 movie before goldeneye. For the various portrayals of the character, see portrayal of james bond in film. Sean connery as james bond, honor blackman, gert frobe as goldfinger, shirley easton, harold sakata, cec lindor, bernard lee, lois maxwell. Ultimately its a cash in, both in terms of the scifi boom hitting the late 70s and of the james bond name. Moonraker ride roller coaster caused injuries and chaos tomonews. Moonraker 1979 official trailer roger moore james bond movie hd james bond investigates the midair theft of a space shuttle and. Watch moonraker 1979 full movie online free on 0123movies.
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