Pre-title Sequence

In the one of the most intriguing pre-title sequences, the mood is dark, the setting is dark, and we see Bond pursued by an agent (SPECTRE).

SPECTRE Briefing

In this clip, we get a glimpse into the existence of SPECTRE and how SPECTRE works its evil plans.

A Smart Looking Piece of Luggage: Briefcase

As Bond is called into M’s office to get the details of his assignment to Istanbul to recover the Lector, we see Q Branch, the quartermaster (Boothroyd), for the first time, played by Desmond Llewelyn.

Bond Lands in Istanbul

Bond lands in Istanbul – After leaving M’s office, knowing that he is Istanbul-bound, he signs the photograph that M wants back and gives it to Miss Moneypenny with the inscription, “With Love” to which Bond adds above it, “From Russia!” Notice Moneypenny’s face – looking longingly at Bond. All the Connery movies have this…

The Gypsy Camp

Bey uses the gypsies for information. This has caused tension with the rival gypsy groups.

Krilencu Hideout

Here Bond and Bey take care of Krilencu so there is no other chance Krilencu will get Bey.

It’s the Right Size

When Bond gets a new suite at the hotel because of the bugged suite, he returns to it to find Tatiana Romanov in his bed.

Ferry Boat Encounter

In this scene, ferry boat encounter, we see the relationship building between Bond and Tatiana, and learn of the specifics of the Lektor decoding machine.

Train Fight

One of the greatest train fights in all cinema, this one is brutal, painful, and dangerous.

Truck vs. Helicopter

In what will become a staple item in future spy movie films, this helicopter chase scene sets the stage for the rest of From Russia With Love, and for many spy movies to come.

Death of Kronsteen

We know very little about SPECTRE at this point, but this scene highlights how brutal and unforgiving SPECTRE is, and we get a glimpse of # 1, albeit from shoulders down, as he is stroking a white cat, as we flashback to the cat that walked by Tania as she was on her way to meet Kleb for the first time.

Klebb’s Final Assault

Just when you think it’s safe . . .Kleb shows up once again, in Venice, as Bond and Tania are reasdy to depart.

Venice – Canal Scene Ends the Movie

The boat scene in Venice, when Tania and Bond are now relaxing with the mission complete, the establishing shots are of the Doge Place, the Bridge of Sighs, the Venice canals.

How Events in the Real World Affect What Goes Into Spy Movies!

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Real world & spy movies – how things in the real world affect and work their way into spy movies. We provide Insights into a variety of real-life stuff.

The Hotel Excelsior

After arriving in Switzerland, they stay at the Hotel Excelsior, where they were told the German spy was staying.

From Russia with Love

From Russia With Love is the 5th Ian Fleming James Bond 007 novel (1957), 2nd EON Productions James Bond 007 film (1963). In this curation of the movie, we talk about other movies as they relate to From Russia With Love and lots of other insights into the scenes like: The Pre-title sequence is unique…

The last 13 minutes

Watch the last 13 minutes of the movie, the culmination of the movie , all on a train.

The final scene

The movie ends with Bourne finding Marie in a shop/restaurant selling on a Greek island.

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