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For Your Eyes Only

  • 19811981
  • AA
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
100K
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Roger Moore, Michael Gothard, and John Wyman in For Your Eyes Only (1981)
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James Bond is assigned to find a missing British vessel, equipped with a weapons encryption device and prevent it from falling into enemy hands.James Bond is assigned to find a missing British vessel, equipped with a weapons encryption device and prevent it from falling into enemy hands.James Bond is assigned to find a missing British vessel, equipped with a weapons encryption device and prevent it from falling into enemy hands.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
100K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,167
945
  • Director
    • John Glen
  • Writers
    • Richard Maibaum(screenplay by)
    • Michael G. Wilson(screenplay by)
    • Ian Fleming(stories "For Your Eyes Only" and "Risico")
  • Stars
    • Roger Moore
    • Carole Bouquet
    • Topol
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Glen
  • Writers
    • Richard Maibaum(screenplay by)
    • Michael G. Wilson(screenplay by)
    • Ian Fleming(stories "For Your Eyes Only" and "Risico")
  • Stars
    • Roger Moore
    • Carole Bouquet
    • Topol
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 346User reviews
    • 99Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

    Videos3

    For Your Eyes Only
    Trailer 3:53
    For Your Eyes Only
    For Your Eyes Only
    Trailer 2:05
    For Your Eyes Only
    Sneak Previews Season 3 Episode 35
    Video 28:46
    Sneak Previews Season 3 Episode 35

    Photos222

    Lynn-Holly Johnson in For Your Eyes Only (1981)
    Carole Bouquet in For Your Eyes Only (1981)
    Cassandra Harris in For Your Eyes Only (1981)
    Lynn-Holly Johnson in For Your Eyes Only (1981)
    Cassandra Harris in For Your Eyes Only (1981)
    Lynn-Holly Johnson in For Your Eyes Only (1981)
    Roger Moore and Topol in For Your Eyes Only (1981)
    Roger Moore in For Your Eyes Only (1981)
    Roger Moore in For Your Eyes Only (1981)
    Roger Moore in For Your Eyes Only (1981)
    Roger Moore and Carole Bouquet in For Your Eyes Only (1981)
    Julian Glover in For Your Eyes Only (1981)

    Top cast

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    Roger Moore
    Roger Moore
    • James Bondas James Bond
    Carole Bouquet
    Carole Bouquet
    • Melinaas Melina
    Topol
    Topol
    • Columboas Columbo
    Lynn-Holly Johnson
    Lynn-Holly Johnson
    • Bibias Bibi
    Julian Glover
    Julian Glover
    • Kristatosas Kristatos
    Cassandra Harris
    Cassandra Harris
    • Lislas Lisl
    Jill Bennett
    Jill Bennett
    • Jacoba Brinkas Jacoba Brink
    Michael Gothard
    Michael Gothard
    • Locqueas Locque
    John Wyman
    John Wyman
    • Erik Kriegleras Erik Kriegler
    Jack Hedley
    Jack Hedley
    • Havelockas Havelock
    Lois Maxwell
    Lois Maxwell
    • Moneypennyas Moneypenny
    Desmond Llewelyn
    Desmond Llewelyn
    • Qas Q
    Geoffrey Keen
    Geoffrey Keen
    • Minister of Defenceas Minister of Defence
    Walter Gotell
    Walter Gotell
    • General Gogolas General Gogol
    James Villiers
    James Villiers
    • Tanneras Tanner
    John Moreno
    • Ferraraas Ferrara
    Charles Dance
    Charles Dance
    • Clausas Claus
    Paul Angelis
    • Karageorgeas Karageorge
    • Director
      • John Glen
    • Writers
      • Richard Maibaum(screenplay by)
      • Michael G. Wilson(screenplay by)
      • Ian Fleming(stories "For Your Eyes Only" and "Risico") (uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    After disposing of a familiar looking face, Bond is sent to recover a communication device, known as an A.T.A.C., which went down with a British spy ship as it sunk. Bond must hurry though, as the Russians are also out for this device. On his travels, he also meets Melina Havelock, whose parents were brutally murdered. Bond also encounters Aristotle Kristatos and Milos Colombo. Each of them are accusing the other of having links with with the Russians. Bond must team up with Melina, solve who the true ally is, and find the A.T.A.C. before it's too late. —simon
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Bond Has Everything - James Bond Agent 007 Is Back
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • A
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In this movie's conclusion, Bond uses his shoelaces to create a Prusik knot, attaching himself to his climbing rope so he can ascend a mountain. This technique, which is indeed possible to do with shoelaces, was invented by Austrian mountaineer Karl Prusik, and is common amongst climbers. The Prusik knot celebrated its 50th anniversary the year this movie was released, having first appeared in an Austrian mountaineering manual for rope ascending in 1931.
    • Goofs
      In Bond's assault on St Cyril, it makes not the least bit of sense for the sentry not to choose any of the risk-free, sure-win options at his disposal, viz. sound the alarm, cut Bond's rope instead of ripping out one anchor after the other, and/or simply wait for Bond to complete his climb, then calmly empty his magazine into Bond's face when he comes over the edge.
    • Quotes

      James Bond: [entering Greek Confessional Booth] Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned.

      Q: [removing priest disguise, to Bond's surprise] That's putting it mildly, 007! Your signal nearly sent Whitehall into shock. Do you know, so far we have managed to locate 439 St. Cyril's in Greece. Heaven only knows to which one Kristatos took the ATAC.

      James Bond: I know a well-informed person to contact about that, Q.

    • Crazy credits
      James Bond will return in OCTOPUSSY
    • Alternate versions
      New opening credit titles (the opening background graphics with Sheena Easton were unchanged) were created for the June 29, 2002 airing of For Your Eyes Only on ABC-TV's "Bond Picture Show". The original theatrical opening credits were in an Arial font, while the 2002 TV airing featured the new opening credit titles in Franklin Gothic. Some of the arrangement of the crew titles were altered for the new airing, where as in the theatrical version, was arranged with the crew member's position on the left, and the crew member's name on the right, while the 2002 version featured the crew member's name under their position title. Also, the original opening title which listed "ROGER MOORE as IAN FLEMING'S JAMES BOND-007" with the 007 looking like the standard 007 Gun logo, while the 2002 opening titles replace the 007 logo with just a plain "007".
    • Connections
      Edited into Seiko Quartz Duo Display OO7 'For Your Eyes Only' Television Commercial (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      For Your Eyes Only
      Music by Bill Conti

      Lyrics by Mick Leeson

      Performed by Sheena Easton

    User reviews346

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Roger Moore's best Bond hands down
    After 1979's sci-fi cartoon called Moonraker, Albert Broccoli and the rest of the James Bond producers decided to change the pace for Roger Moore's fifth adventure. This included firing incumbent director Lewis Gilbert and writing a more believable plot, to begin with. The second item on the agenda was to write a script which curbed Roger Moore's obsessive tendencies to pile on the jokes. Add a few good villains and allies, and voila! a classic James Bond adventure there is. All right, maybe it was not that simple.

    This time around, Bond is sent to investigate the murder of one Timothy Havelock, who was working to salvage the wreckage of a spy boat carrying a vital command system called A.T.A.C. Bond's investigation leads him to believe that the Russians are also trying to recover the system, and may be using one Aris Kristatos (Julian Glover) to carry out their dirty work. Aiding Bond is the beautiful sharpshooter Melina Havelock (Carole Bouquet) and an old acquaintance of Kristatos's named Milos Columbo (Topol).

    As good as it is, 'For Your Eyes Only' starts out terribly. The pre-title sequence involves an attempt on James Bond's life by a bald guy in a wheelchair with a white cat (I wonder who that could be?). The scene is campy and don't get me started on the remark about the delicatessen in stainless steel (obviously put in there at the request of some actor). I understand why the sequence was filmed, but that does not make it good. Thankfully it would not be a barometer on the rest of the movie!

    It may not be among the very best in the series, but believe me when I say that the difference in tone between this and the goofy 'Moonraker' is like day compared to night. It is easily the preeminent Roger Moore Bond film, and is well worth watching in every area. The villain is not trying to kill a majority of the human race for some outlandish purpose. There are no extravagant weapons or billionaire lunatics, no silly motives or doomsday schemes. Instead, we have a lean adventure that a Bond fan can actually enjoy. There are many outstanding qualities about this film, mixed in with a few notable negatives.

    Any list of what went right with this film has to begin with Roger Moore. After two mediocre performances, he really nails down the part here. He is courageous, commanding, tough, and, most importantly, serious, thanks to new director John Glen (who apparently had to do some prying to slow down Moore's humor blitz).

    Another BIG breath of fresh air is provided by the villains and allies, who are also treated seriously and given unusual depth of character. Julian Glover is exceptional as the ruthless and deceptive Kristatos. It is villains like this that help make the Bond series so great, and Glover is excellent indeed. No wonder Steven Spielberg cast him for Indiana Jones! In Topol, most famous for his work in 'Fiddler on the Roof', we get a terrific ally who has a great chemistry with Bond. I imagine I am not the only person who found him to be much like Kerim Bey in the great 'From Russia With Love'.

    Then there is the matter of the women, who both bring good and bad qualities to the table. Carole Bouquet is somewhat wooden as female lead, Melina, but can also hold her own when the heat is on, which makes her the best Bond girl in some time. Lynn-Holly Johnson provides a lovable portrayal as Bibi Dahl, a figure skater who gets the hots for Bond (don't get me started on the age difference). Her bubble headed character makes for some humorous moments and is used to make the character of Kristatos stronger. Dahl is also enrapturing to look at, but I find her ditzy part a little too over the top, but not to the point of weakening the final product.

    Unfortunately, there are a few items that bug me about this film. The first is Bill Conti's soundtrack. While it would be terrific literature for an up-tempo jazz band, it really clashes with the action more than anything. Another weakness is Roger Moore's lack of talent for fight choreography, which detracts from the action slightly. The last is Eric Kriegler (John Wyman), another invincible Oddjob rip-off that at one point picks up a motorcycle and hurls it at a fleeing Bond (!).

    This is all forgivable, however, because the action, from the mountainside ski chase to the climax atop a rock cliff, is of very high standards. The absurdity of the previous chapter is shed, and we get a highly entertaining adventure that appeals to fans and non-fans alike. I can certainly live with all of the flaws any day. So grab a bag of popcorn and enjoy another great 007 adventure.
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    • Apr 11, 2003

    FAQ17

    • What is 'For Your Eyes Only' about?
    • Is "For Your Eyes Only" based on a book?
    • What is the Automatic Targeting Attack Communicator (ATAC)?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 25, 1981 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Greek
      • Italian
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • James Bond 007 - In tödlicher Mission
    • Filming locations
      • Agia Triada Monastery, Meteora, Greece
    • Production company
      • Eon Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $28,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $54,812,802
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,834,967
      • Jun 28, 1981
    • Gross worldwide
      • $54,813,222
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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