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Release Date:
5 March 1990 (USA) moreTagline:
Bond is back . . . in the untold story of the original agent 007. morePlot:
The Secret Life of Ian Fleming follows the exciting life of a dashing young Ian Fleming, the mastermind... more | full synopsisUser Comments:
More entertaining than a Bond film. more (3 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jason Connery | ... | Ian Fleming | |
| Kristin Scott Thomas | ... | Leda St Gabriel | |
| Joss Ackland | ... | Gen. Gerhard Hellstein | |
| Patricia Hodge | ... | Lady Evelyn | |
| David Warner | ... | Adm. Godfrey | |
| Colin Welland | ... | Reuters editor | |
| Fiona Fullerton | ... | Lady Caroline | |
| Richard Johnson | ... | Gen. Halmsden | |
| Julian Firth | ... | Quincy | |
| Marsha Fitzalan | ... | Miss Delaney | |
| Arkie Whiteley | ... | Gallina | |
| Tara MacGowran | ... | Daphne | |
| Ingrid Held | ... | Countess De Turbinville | |
| Geoffrey Chater | ... | Lawyer | |
| Edita Brychta | ... | Maya |
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Also Known As:
007 Spymaker: The Secret of Ian Flemings (Philippines: English title) (theatrical title)Spymaker (International: English title) (informal short title)
Spymaker: The Secret Life of Ian Fleming
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100 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
Color (Eastmancolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 moreFun Stuff
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Jason Connery plays Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond. Sean Connery, Jason's father, famously played James Bond. moreQuotes:
Ian Fleming: Didn't you get my memo?Admiral Godfrey: You send me a hundred memos a week!
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I found The Secret Life of Ian Fleming more entertaining than any James Bond film that I have ever seen, though I will readily admit that I am not a fan of the series or the genre. The obviously low-budget nature of the film contributed towards an emphasis on story (though obviously a somewhat exaggerated one), rather than on gimmickry and gadgetry. You felt that even though the story undoubtedly didn't happen as it appeared on screen, that it COULD have happened like that - the bounds of credibility weren't stretched too far. Jason Connery showed that although he doubtless got the part because of his name, he was quite capable of playing it well. Kristin Scott Thomas, in an early role, is as usual outstanding (not to mention breathtakingly lovely) - there is ample evidence of the skill that has made her the pre-eminent actress of her generation. Throw in a good supporting cast with the likes of Patricia Hodge, Joss Ackland (one again doing malevolence to a tee), David Warner and Colin Welland, and you have an entertaining hour and a half to pass the time with.