From Russia With Love

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From Russia With Love

PG

Released Apr 8, 1963

1h 58m

Action

Adventure

Mystery & Thriller

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Agent 007 (Sean Connery) is back in the second installment of the James Bond series, this time battling a secret crime organization known as SPECTRE. Russians Rosa Klebb (Lotte Lenya) and Kronsteen are out to snatch a decoding device known as the Lektor, using the ravishing Tatiana (Daniela Bianchi) to lure Bond into helping them. Bond willingly travels to meet Tatiana in Istanbul, where he must rely on his wits to escape with his life in a series of deadly encounters with the enemy.

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Critics Consensus

The second James Bond film, From Russia with Love is a razor-sharp, briskly-paced Cold War thriller that features several electrifying action scenes.

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

It unfolds like a profoundly “old-fashioned” spy story, with a conspicuous Cold War milieu, a Soviet cryptography device reminiscent of the Enigma machine and, best of all, an extended sequence set aboard the Orient Express.

Mar 25, 2024

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Richard Roud

Guardian

A highly immoral film in every imaginable way but it sure is fun...

Sep 29, 2021

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Derek Adams

Time Out

The film lacks the exotic, colourful flamboyance of the best of its successors. So shoot me.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 24, 2009

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Sarah Cortinaz

InSession Film

The Cold War story is utterly fun even if the action is on the cheesy side.

Apr 23, 2024

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

It is the mix of cliches, interesting stories, good action, and pure charisma that all blend together in a way that defined a genre that would never be the same after.

Rated: A-

Aug 28, 2022

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Sean Connery's favorite Bond movie is based on John F. Kennedy's favorite Bond book, and who are we to argue with their tastes?

Rated: 3.5/4

Sep 25, 2021

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Bradley G

From Russia With Love is just spectacular even though the cracks start to show as I have seen it far too many times as I love the scenery, action and script as its very slick.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/25/24

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Adrian S

It is my favorite movie ever red grant is iconic and Connery is doing his best fun action must see

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/11/24

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nick s

Not as spectacular as some bond films but perhaps all the better for it. This entry had a very grounded feel. The story, whilst chasing the usual mcguffin, was fairly well thought out. Action scenes were realistic and the green screen wasn't too bad. Connery is quite convincing in his role and is well supported by the rest of the cast. I watched "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" the day before & I could really notice the step up in terms of acting and editing etc.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/02/24

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Jace E

From Russia with Love is an improvement on the first film. The story has more meat to it, the characters have more depth (especially the antagonists) and the action improves (slightly). There are some problematic elements, especially regarding James' treatment of women (the way he talks to Tania, hits her, etc.). The omnipresent villain (Grant) is intriguing and helps the plot move along with purpose. Unfortunately, James Bond's mystique is undermined often in this movie. There are times when he feels more like a fool than a legend. While I enjoy films where the audience knows more than the character, James Bond should not be one of those characters. Some moments are underdeveloped, but I enjoyed the scenes in Istanbul, especially with Kerim Bey. Ultimately, I enjoyed it more than Dr. No, but just barely. Best Character: Grant Best Quote: "Russian clocks are always..." Best Scene: M and crew listening to the recording of Bond and Tania Best Piece of Score: From Russia With Love

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/16/24

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Jonathan J

A must watch for any Bond fan. Ond of the very best.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/23/24

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Otto S

Defenedly the best Bond movie ever.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/05/24

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Terence Young

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Sean Connery

James Bond

Daniela Bianchi

Tatiana Romanov

Robert Shaw

Donald 'Red' Grant

Lotte Lenya

Rosa Klebb

Pedro Armendáriz

Kerim Bey (as Pedro Armendariz)

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Synopsis

Agent 007 (Sean Connery) is back in the second installment of the James Bond series, this time battling a secret crime organization known as SPECTRE. Russians Rosa Klebb (Lotte Lenya) and Kronsteen are out to snatch a decoding device known as the Lektor, using the ravishing Tatiana (Daniela Bianchi) to lure Bond into helping them. Bond willingly travels to meet Tatiana in Istanbul, where he must rely on his wits to escape with his life in a series of deadly encounters with the enemy.

Director: Terence Young
Producer: Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman
Screenwriter: Ian Fleming, Johanna Harwood, Richard Maibaum
Distributor: United Artists
Production Co: Eon Productions Ltd., Danjaq Productions
Rating: PG
Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 8, 1963, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2016
Runtime: 1h 58m

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