From the breathtaking pre-credits parachute jump to the finale in Karl Stromberg's underwater lair, it has the franchise formula down pat. Moore's third outing in The Spy Who Loved Me is easily his finest hour as Bond. A quip or raised eyebrow followed the dispatching of his latest foe as this incarnation of 007 could sit comfortably alongside the playful action-adventure antics of Indiana Jones. Whereas Connery could be brutal and savage, Moore played Bond for laughs. His turn as Simon Templar on TV's The Saint made him a natural fit, and he quickly managed to put his own stamp on the series.
Lazenby departed the role after OHMSS and Connery made a brief return in Diamonds are Forever before handing the baton on to Roger Moore.
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OHMSS may lack a convincing leading man, but its stunning Swiss Alps-set action, incredible John Barry score and memorable performance by Diana Rigg make it a movie that's collected many new fans over time. Lazenby was awkward as Bond but his lack of confidence seemed to serve the character well - he was more human and vulnerable than Connery, who by the time of You Only Live Twice had transformed Bond from spy to superhero. The straw that broke the camel's back apparently came during a press trip to Japan for You Only Live Twice when photographers followed him to the bathroom.Īustralian model George Lazenby bagged the role for 1969's On Her Majesty's Secret Service, a film that saw 007 marry then tragically see his wife gunned down seconds before the end credits rolled. Russia still stands up as one of the series' best with its intricate spy thriller plot and keen eye on Cold War paranoia, while Goldfinger's bombastic Shirley Bassey theme, menacing villain, gilded Shirley Eaton and no-nonsense love interest Pussy Galore (Honor Blackman) pulled together crucial elements that the franchise would repackage to great effect in the years to come.Īs the '60s drew to a close, Connery became unsettled in the role and voiced a desire to leave 007 behind.
If Dr No was about fine-tuning the character, then sequels From Russia with Love and Goldfinger were near-perfect. Guided by producers Albert R Broccoli, Harry Saltzman and debonair director Terence Young, he brought lethal charm and icy cool to the role straight from the off. Sean Connery, a former Mr Universe contestant, was the key man in shaping Bond's cinematic portrayal.
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