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The Man with the Golden Gun

  • 19741974
  • PGPG
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
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James Bond is targeted by the world's most expensive assassin, while he attempts to recover sensitive solar cell technology that is being sold to the highest bidder.James Bond is targeted by the world's most expensive assassin, while he attempts to recover sensitive solar cell technology that is being sold to the highest bidder.James Bond is targeted by the world's most expensive assassin, while he attempts to recover sensitive solar cell technology that is being sold to the highest bidder.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
105K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
519
1,456
  • Director
    • Guy Hamilton
  • Writers
    • Richard Maibaum(screenplay by)
    • Tom Mankiewicz(screenplay by)
    • Ian Fleming(novel)
  • Stars
    • Roger Moore
    • Christopher Lee
    • Britt Ekland
Top credits
  • Director
    • Guy Hamilton
  • Writers
    • Richard Maibaum(screenplay by)
    • Tom Mankiewicz(screenplay by)
    • Ian Fleming(novel)
  • Stars
    • Roger Moore
    • Christopher Lee
    • Britt Ekland
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 351User reviews
    • 110Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Trailer
    Trailer 3:26
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    Roger Moore, Maud Adams, and Britt Ekland in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
    Roger Moore and Britt Ekland in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
    Roger Moore and Maud Adams in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
    Christopher Lee and Roger Moore in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
    Roger Moore and Britt Ekland in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
    Christopher Lee and Roger Moore in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
    Roger Moore in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
    Hervé Villechaize in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
    Roger Moore in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
    Roger Moore and Maud Adams in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
    The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
    Britt Ekland in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)

    Top cast

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    Roger Moore
    Roger Moore
    • James Bondas James Bond
    Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee
    • Scaramangaas Scaramanga
    Britt Ekland
    Britt Ekland
    • Goodnightas Goodnight
    Maud Adams
    Maud Adams
    • Andrea Andersas Andrea Anders
    Hervé Villechaize
    Hervé Villechaize
    • Nick Nackas Nick Nack
    • (as Herve Villechaize)
    Clifton James
    Clifton James
    • J.W. Pepperas J.W. Pepper
    Richard Loo
    Richard Loo
    • Hai Fatas Hai Fat
    Soon-Tek Oh
    Soon-Tek Oh
    • Hipas Hip
    • (as Soon-Taik Oh)
    Marc Lawrence
    Marc Lawrence
    • Rodneyas Rodney
    Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee
    • 'M'as 'M'
    Lois Maxwell
    Lois Maxwell
    • Moneypennyas Moneypenny
    Marne Maitland
    Marne Maitland
    • Lazaras Lazar
    Desmond Llewelyn
    Desmond Llewelyn
    • 'Q'as 'Q'
    James Cossins
    James Cossins
    • Colthorpeas Colthorpe
    Yao Lin Chen
    Yao Lin Chen
    • Chulaas Chula
    • (as Chan Yiu Lam)
    Carmen Du Sautoy
    Carmen Du Sautoy
    • Saidaas Saida
    • (as Carmen Sautoy)
    Gerald James
    • Frazieras Frazier
    Michael Osborne
    • Naval Lieutenantas Naval Lieutenant
    • Director
      • Guy Hamilton
    • Writers
      • Richard Maibaum(screenplay by)
      • Tom Mankiewicz(screenplay by)
      • Ian Fleming(novel) (uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      While on-location in Thailand, Sir Roger Moore found a cave full of bats. He couldn't resist seeking out Sir Christopher Lee, telling him what he had found and joking "Master, they are yours to command!" Lee appreciated the joke.
    • Goofs
      During the fight in Beirut a bumped mirror shows a camera man, someone standing over the camera, and studio lighting. (This is noted in the commentary on the re-release DVD. It could have been corrected when the film was remastered, but they decided to leave it in.)
    • Quotes

      James Bond: I mean sir, who would pay a million dollars to have me killed?

      M: Jealous husbands! Outraged chefs! Humiliated tailors! The list is endless!

    • Crazy credits
      THE END of THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN James Bond will return in THE SPY WHO LOVED ME
    • Alternate versions
      On the original MGM DVD release, a heavy amount of reverb is added to John Barry's score when Bond kills Scaramanga in the fun house. The original mono track, heard on the 2006 Ultimate Edition DVD, cuts the music off just as Bond fires his weapon. The Dolby Digital 5.1 mix on the UE adds a smaller amount of reverb, but still cuts the music off as Bond fires.
    • Connections
      Edited into Fall on Your Sword: Last Christmas (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      The Man with the Golden Gun
      Music by John Barry

      Lyrics by Don Black

      Performed by Lulu

    User reviews351

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Underrated but great James Bond movie
    What can I tell you? When I first got acquainted with all Bond movies some 25 years ago (say around 1987), I was quick to consider this movie to be one of the worst film of the series ever. I watched it again and again, and my opinion remained the same for a very very long time. I came back to it recently upon release of the Blu Ray disc, and I must say I am now most impressed with it. I have seen it several times in the last 6 months and it's quickly becoming one of my favorite Bond movies. Why? Because it's extremely well crafted, has beautiful locations and an interesting and fun music. Also, the plot is not completely out of this world and Roger Moore is very good as Bond in this movie. I would dare say it may even be his best Bond performance.

    To sum up, I urge you to (re)discover this movie. It's rather subdued in tone, may be abnormally so for a Bond movie. It's definitely no extravaganza like, say, the Spy who loved me or Die another Day, but an attentive viewing of the Man with the Golden Gun should prove very rewarding.
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    FAQ8

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 20, 1974 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Thai
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Ian Fleming's The Man with the Golden Gun
    • Filming locations
      • James Bond Island, Phang Nga Bay, Thailand
    • Production company
      • Eon Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,972,000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,972,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1
      • 1.66 : 1

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