SPECTRE Briefing
In this clip, we get a glimpse into the existence of SPECTRE and how SPECTRE works its evil plans.
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Tatiana and Klebb (Head of Operations for SMERSH) Have A Meeting
Here we see the behind the scenes plan for getting the Lektor.
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…
James Bond and Karim at Cistern
Bond heads to Istanbul to meet Karin Bey the MI6 agent in Instanbul, and to talk about meeting Tatiana Romanov
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.
Red Grant Kills Foreign Agent
Tania obviously got the plan of the consulate and will leave it at the Aya Sofia as Bond had suggested.
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.
Russian Clocks are Always Right – Escape with the Lektor
The Lektor is the reason Bond is in Istanbul, and here he receives clearance from M to proceed with the mission.
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.
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.
James Bond is to Spies What Sherlock Holmes is to Detectives
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Ian Fleming created some of the best known literary characters this world has ever known. Both Sherlock Holmes and James Bond made the leap from the pages of novels and short stories to the big screen – and nothing has been the same ever since.
Join Dan and Tom as they take a look at how these two literary characters have changed the world of fiction writing.
James Bond is to spies what Sherlock Holmes is to detectives! Let’s journey into this dark London world together and see what clues we can find!
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.
James Bond is to Spies What Sherlock Holmes is to Detectives
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James Bond is to Spies what Sherlock Holmes is to detectives – we examine Holmes versus Bond, and how Fleming and Doyle wrote their stories
Goldfinger
After successfully blowing up a drug lab in Central America, Bond needs a vacation. So, he heads to the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach, Florida in the USA. And so begins the Goldfinger – James Bond 007 saga. Listen to our filming location podcast on “SpyMovieNavigator Visits Goldfinger Filming Locations in Miami Florida (USA)!” We…
Goldfinger Pre-Title Sequence
Goldfinger – Pre-Title Sequence – This, in Goldfinger, is exciting and mysterious. It opens with a dark, night scene of some buildings then pans to the water. In the water we see a bird, then Bond emerges and the bird turns out to be part of his scuba headgear – in case anyone was watching. …
Goldfinger Title Sequence
Goldfinger Title Sequence – This title sequence highlights various scenes we will see in the movie (much like the Mission Impossible television series did around the same time). Here, Shirley Bassey sings the title theme song. The simple beauty of this title sequence carries the gold theme throughout. Similarly, Goldfinger carries the gold theme throughout…
Goldfinger – Fontainebleau Scene, Miami Beach
Goldfinger – Fontainebleau Scene, Miami Beach – This scene, which is shot supposedly at the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach (in Florida in the US), was indeed partially shot at the Fontainebleau. Felix Leiter is briefing Bond on Auric Goldfinger in this scene, and Bond, when hearing Auric Goldfinger’s name says, “sounds like French nail…
Goldfinger – The Golden Girl
Goldfinger – The Golden Girl – While Bond has won over Jill Masterson, was he naïve enough not to think that Goldfinger would retaliate? We assume they went out to dinner, as he had suggested, and then back to his room to make love and have fun. This clip picks up when Bond is recovering…
Goldfinger and Bond Golfing at Stoke Poges
Goldfinger Golf Scene Goldfinger & Bond at Stoke Poges – This clip is about 5 ½ minutes long, but it highlights what will become the mission for the rest of the film. It establishes Bond as a person of interest for Goldfinger since he has access to some rare gold bars. This clip is not…
Goldfinger – DB5 Car Chase
Goldfinger – DB5 Car Chase This clip highlights three things: the DB5 and its gadgets, and the death of Tilly Masterson at the hands (hat) of Oddjob, and an emotional Bond, as we saw in Dr. No. It is rumored that the producers wanted to use a Jaguar, but Jaguar refused to provide cars for…
Goldfinger – “No Mr. Bond I expect you to die!”
Goldfinger – “No Mr. Bond I expect you to die!” After the car crash, and after Tilly Masterson, Jill Masterson’s sister, is killed by Oddjob, Bond now is in Goldfinger’s control. He finds himself strapped to a metal table, as Goldfinger is about to demonstrate his laser beam. Here in the film, the laser beam…
“I must be dreaming”
“I must be dreaming” Bond finds himself on the bad side of Goldfinger as he awakes aboard Goldfinger’s Lockheed Jetstar private jet. He had been knocked out with a tranquilizer gun, and his vision is blurry as he focuses on the face of a woman. When she is in focus, he asks, “Who are you?” …
Goldfinger Reveals Operation Grand Slam Plan to Mob Bosses
Goldfinger reveals Operation Grand Slam to Mob Bosses At Goldfinger’s Kentucky stud farm, Goldfinger reveals his plan to target Fort Knox to the American mobsters in attendance, who each ponied up $1 million in gold to participate in the plan. The Set of Goldfinger’s Play Room Ken Adam outdoes himself with this set, as it…
Goldfinger – Car Tailing Scene and Iron and Metal Yard
Car Tailing Scene and Iron and Metal Yard – In this clip, Oddjob is supposedly driving Mr. Solo to the airport somewhere in Kentucky (USA). In the trunk of the Lincoln is Mr. Solo’s million dollars worth of gold. As we recall, Mr. Solo did not want any part of Operation Grand Slam (the Fort…
Goldfinger – Real Fort Knox Plan Revealed
Fort Knox plan revealed – The scene is very comfortable, where Bond is not in immediate danger, and where Bond figures out the Fort Knox plan. The setting is very idyllic on Goldfinger’s stud farm, with a breeze blowing, beautiful sunshine and lighting, and both Goldfinger and Bond enjoying a mint julep. A mint julep…
Assault on Fort Knox – Goldfinger Scene Examined
Goldfinger – the Assault on Fort Knox – examining the scene and connections to other spy movies
