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Casino Royale

  • 20062006
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 24m
IMDb RATING
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Judi Dench, Simon Abkarian, Ade, Urbano Barberini, Tom Chadbon, Tsai Chin, Jesper Christensen, Daniel Craig, Giancarlo Giannini, Ludger Pistor, Richard Sammel, Claudio Santamaria, Clemens Schick, Darwin Shaw, Jeffrey Wright, Caterina Murino, Eva Green, and Sebastien Foucan in Casino Royale (2006)
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After earning 00 status and a licence to kill, secret agent James Bond sets out on his first mission as 007. Bond must defeat a private banker funding terrorists in a high-stakes game of pok... Read allAfter earning 00 status and a licence to kill, secret agent James Bond sets out on his first mission as 007. Bond must defeat a private banker funding terrorists in a high-stakes game of poker at Casino Royale, Montenegro.After earning 00 status and a licence to kill, secret agent James Bond sets out on his first mission as 007. Bond must defeat a private banker funding terrorists in a high-stakes game of poker at Casino Royale, Montenegro.

IMDb RATING
8.0/10
645K
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POPULARITY
340
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  • Director
    • Martin Campbell
  • Writers
    • Neal Purvis(screenplay)
    • Robert Wade(screenplay)
    • Paul Haggis(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Daniel Craig
    • Eva Green
    • Judi Dench
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  • Director
    • Martin Campbell
  • Writers
    • Neal Purvis(screenplay)
    • Robert Wade(screenplay)
    • Paul Haggis(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Daniel Craig
    • Eva Green
    • Judi Dench
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2.5KUser reviews
    • 211Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
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    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 27 wins & 44 nominations total

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    Jesper Christensen and Mads Mikkelsen in Casino Royale (2006)
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    Ade, Urbano Barberini, Tsai Chin, Daniel Craig, Mads Mikkelsen, Lazar Ristovski, Veruschka von Lehndorff, Jeffrey Wright, Carlos Leal, Charlie Levi Leroy, and Andreas Daniel in Casino Royale (2006)
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    Top cast

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    Daniel Craig
    Daniel Craig
    • James Bondas James Bond
    Eva Green
    Eva Green
    • Vesper Lyndas Vesper Lynd
    Judi Dench
    Judi Dench
    • Mas M
    Jeffrey Wright
    Jeffrey Wright
    • Felix Leiteras Felix Leiter
    Mads Mikkelsen
    Mads Mikkelsen
    • Le Chiffreas Le Chiffre
    Giancarlo Giannini
    Giancarlo Giannini
    • Rene Mathisas Rene Mathis
    Caterina Murino
    Caterina Murino
    • Solangeas Solange
    Simon Abkarian
    Simon Abkarian
    • Alex Dimitriosas Alex Dimitrios
    Isaach De Bankolé
    Isaach De Bankolé
    • Steven Obannoas Steven Obanno
    • (as Isaach De Bankole)
    Jesper Christensen
    Jesper Christensen
    • Mr. Whiteas Mr. White
    Ivana Milicevic
    Ivana Milicevic
    • Valenkaas Valenka
    Tobias Menzies
    Tobias Menzies
    • Villiersas Villiers
    Claudio Santamaria
    Claudio Santamaria
    • Carlosas Carlos
    Sebastien Foucan
    Sebastien Foucan
    • Mollakaas Mollaka
    • (as Sébastien Foucan)
    Malcolm Sinclair
    Malcolm Sinclair
    • Drydenas Dryden
    Richard Sammel
    Richard Sammel
    • Adolph Gettleras Adolph Gettler
    Ludger Pistor
    Ludger Pistor
    • Mendelas Mendel
    Joseph Millson
    Joseph Millson
    • Carteras Carter
    • Director
      • Martin Campbell
    • Writers
      • Neal Purvis(screenplay)
      • Robert Wade(screenplay)
      • Paul Haggis(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    James Bond (Daniel Craig) goes on his first mission as a 00. Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen) is a banker to the world's terrorists. He is participating in a poker game at Montenegro, where he must win back his money, in order to stay safe amongst the terrorist market. The boss of MI6, known simply as "M" (Dame Judi Dench) sends Bond, along with Vesper Lynd Eva Green) to attend this game and prevent Le Chiffre from winning. Bond, using help from Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright), Rene Mathis (Giancarlo Giannini), and having Vesper pose as his partner, enters the most important poker game in his already dangerous career. But if Bond defeats Le Chiffre, will he and Vesper Lynd remain safe? —simon
    • poker
    • james bond character
    • poker game
    • espionage
    • based on novel
    • 322 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Everyone has a past. Every legend has a beginning. On November 17th, discover how James...became Bond.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violent action, a scene of torture, sexual content and nudity
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Daniel Craig initially rejected the part of James Bond, as he felt that the series had settled into a standard formula. He changed his mind when he read the finished script.
    • Goofs
      In the first poker game where Bond wins the car, the keys are placed in the pot representing the bet. Bond wins, then asks for the valet tag. If the car was parked by the valet, the keys would have been at the valet stand. However, in the shot where the "keys" are thrown into the pot, it can be seen that it is only a key ring and not the actual keys to the car. It's most likely a lucky charm.
    • Quotes

      James Bond: [to Vesper] Why is it that people who can't take advice always insist on giving it?

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits are set in a stylish montage of fights with gambling symbols: playing cards, playing card symbols (diamonds, hearts, spades and clubs), kings and queens, and roulette wheels.
    • Alternate versions
      US version is cut in the opening bathroom fight, the shooting of the bomb-maker, and the stairwell fight scene to secure a PG-13 rating. The opening bathroom fight has more punches, a closeup of the hitman's pained face as Bond grabs him by the neck, and a more prolonged scene of Bond holding the hitman's head in the sink. The shooting of the bomb maker is cut differently, going to a closeup when Bond shoots him. The stairwell fight features Obanno's henchmen hitting the ground onscreen, Obanno crashing into one of the glass windows, additional punches, and a much longer struggle at the bottom of the stairwell with Bond strangling Obanno. The PG-13 version was on all US DVD and Blu-Ray releases, but the 4K UHD release does have the full uncut version.
    • Connections
      Edited into Omega 'Casino Royale' Television Commercial (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      You Know my Name
      Music by David Arnold

      Lyrics by Chris Cornell

      Performed by Chris Cornell

    User reviews2.5K

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it's ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon-peel. Got it?
    I distinctly remember the collective groan from the James Bond fan base back in the mid 2000's when the announcement came that Daniel Craig would replace Pierce Brosnan as the new James Bond. Fans were up in arms because Daniel Craig has blonde hair and baby blue eyes, instead of themore traditional darker traits that were synonymous with the James Bond character. Funny how once 'Casino Royale' was actually released, those skeptics immediately disappeared.

    Daniel Craig proves he has the charm, elegance, presence, and confidence that the fans have come to expect from James Bond. He just has a very powerful aura about him from that start that easily establishes him as the next James Bond.

    Mads Mikkelsen plays the main antagonist Le Chiffre, who is one of my favorite James Bond villains. The film actually provides insight into his backstory to shed some light on the motivations behind his actions. Le Chiffre is humanized because the audience simply understands his reasons for being "the bad guy", which makes him much more relatable and interesting as a character. This is the antithesis of traditional Bond villains that have a tendency to be very over-the-top and evil just for the sake of being evil.

    Eva Green plays Vesper Lynd, who is assigned to supervise James Bond during his mission. Not only is Eva Green stunningly beautiful, she also perfectly portrays the charm, wit, determination, and overall likeability of Vesper. Not much can be said without getting into spoiler territory, but I will say her story arc is one of the highlights of the movie. The women in the James Bond franchise have historically been shallow sex objects, but Vesper's character contains significantly depth than female characters in prior films.

    The action sequences are perfectly placed throughout the film and choreographed beautifully. However, some of the most suspenseful scenes in the film aren't even the scenes with action. The high stakes poker game itself unfolds in a way that creates enormous suspense and excitement. These scenes at the card table are so perfectly crafted, the audience is left with even greater anticipation and excitement than any action scene in the film.

    Every part of 'Casino Royale' is extraordinarily well-written. The characters are interesting, relatable, and have depth. The plot is stimulating and compelling. The movie is beautifully shot. There is so much attention to detail. There are so many small moments scattered throughout the film that add massive amounts of depth to the story. There are many elements of cinematography utilized, like lighting/colors/camera angles, that perfectly complement the storytelling aspect of the film.

    'Casino Royale' is not just a good James Bond film, it's a good film altogether. It's a must-watch film for anyone, whether or not you're a fan of the James Bond franchise.
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    FAQ30

    • What form of poker is played in the Montenegro portion of the movie?
    • Is "James Bond" just a code name for a series of agents? Is this movie about the latest agent assigned the code name?
    • Why in the restaurant after the game and Vesper is called away by a text message from Mathis, does Bond get suspicious, saying "Mathis"?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 17, 2006 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Czech Republic
      • United States
      • Germany
      • Bahamas
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Serbian
      • German
      • Italian
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Bond Begins
    • Filming locations
      • Villa La Gaeta, Lake Como, Lombardia, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Eon Productions
      • Casino Royale Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $150,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $167,445,960
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $40,833,156
      • Nov 19, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $616,502,912
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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