Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman intended to follow You Only Live Twice with The Man with the Golden Gun, inviting Roger Moore to the Bond role. However, filming was planned in Cambodia, the Samlaut Uprising and also Moore's commitments in The Saint, made filming impractical, leading to the production being canceled. On Her Majesty's Secret Service was produced instead with George Lazenby as Bond. Lazenby's next Bond film, Saltzman told a reporter, would be either The Man with the Golden Gun or Diamonds Are Forever. The producers chose the latter title, with Sean Connery returning as Bond after Lazenby's resignation.
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007: The Man With the Golden Gun (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Different stars
- 1 LuluThe Man With the Golden Gun 2:38
- 2 John BarryScaramanga's Fun House 4:40
- 3 John BarryChew Me In Grislyland 4:02
- 4 John BarryThe Man With the Golden Gun 2:33
- 5 John BarryGetting the Bullet 2:46
- 6 John BarryGoodnight Goodnight 5:25
- 7 John BarryLet's Go Get 'Em 3:45
- 8 John BarryHip's Trip 3:22
- 9 John BarryKung Fu Fight 1:58
- 10 John BarryIn Search of Scaramanga's Island 2:32
- 11 John BarryReturn to Scaramanga's Fun House 6:29
- 12 LuluThe Man With the Golden Gun (Reprise) 3:06
The Man with the Golden Gun
(1974)2
" He never misses his target, and now his target is 007."
| Country | |
| Spoken Language | english, thai, chinese |
| Runtime | 2 hr 5 min |
| Budget | $13 000 000 |
| Premiere: World | $20 972 986 December 14, 1974 |
| USA | $20 972 000 |
| Other countries | $986 |
| Box Office – Budget | $7 972 986 |
| Premiere: USA | $20 972 000 December 19, 1974 |
| rollout | 751 days |
| Digital: World | September 25, 2012 |
| Parental Advisory | Violence & Gore, ... |
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| Production Companies | |
| Also Known As | Ian Fleming's The Man with the Golden Gun United Kingdom 007 y el hombre con el revólver de oro United States |
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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.Сast and Crew
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About the Book
The Man with the Golden Gun is a novel written by Ian Fleming. It was first published in 1965, and it is the twelfth and final novel in the James Bond series written by Fleming. The book was published posthumously, as Fleming passed away in 1964.Plot Summary
The novel follows the British secret agent James Bond as he is sent to eliminate Francisco Scaramanga, a notorious assassin known as "The Man with the Golden Gun." Bond's mission takes him to Jamaica, where he must navigate a web of intrigue and danger to complete his assignment.Comparison to the Film
The 1974 film adaptation of The Man with the Golden Gun takes several liberties with the source material. While the basic premise of Bond facing off against Scaramanga remains, the film introduces new characters and plot elements not present in the book. The film is known for its more fantastical elements and action sequences, which differ from the more straightforward espionage narrative of the novel.- The character of Francisco Scaramanga, played by Christopher Lee, is more developed in the film, with a backstory and motivations that are expanded upon compared to the book.
- The film introduces new characters such as Mary Goodnight, played by Britt Ekland, who plays a more significant role than in the novel.
- The setting and some plot points are altered to fit the cinematic style and pacing of the film, which is typical of adaptations of Fleming's work.
Overall, while the film captures the essence of Fleming's novel, it diverges in several key areas to create a more action-oriented and visually engaging experience for audiences.
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The movie isn’t that bad! I especially like Christopher Lee’s performance. He is one of the most interesting Bond villains. I hope that Moore’s other films will be at the same level.
Roger Moore. The 9th film about Agent 007. Now it’s Scaramanga’s turn to try to kill Bond. An unfinished novel by Ian Fleming – perhaps this explains the clunky plot. Christopher Lee is great, but he didn’t save the situation.
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