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The Man With the Golden Gun

Play trailer Poster for The Man With the Golden Gun PG Released Dec 19, 1974 2h 5m Action Adventure Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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Cool government operative James Bond (Roger Moore) searches for a stolen invention that can turn the sun's heat into a destructive weapon. He soon crosses paths with the menacing Francisco Scaramanga (Christopher Lee), a hit man so skilled he has a seven-figure working fee. Bond then joins forces with the swimsuit-clad Mary Goodnight (Britt Ekland), and together they track Scaramanga to a tropical isle hideout where the killer-for-hire lures the slick spy into a deadly maze for a final duel.
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A middling Bond film, The Man With the Golden Gun suffers from double entendre-laden dialogue, a noteworthy lack of gadgets, and a villain that overshadows 007.

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Dave Kehr Chicago Reader Roger Moore is a pastry chef's idea of James Bond; but Christopher Lee as the archetype of the evil antagonist makes this 007 outing just about bearable. Oct 13, 2008 Full Review Jay Cocks TIME Magazine The best Bonds, like the car that twirls, were sly without quite getting silly. The best Bonds also had Sean Connery, whose absence is sorely felt here. Oct 13, 2008 Full Review Ian Freer Empire Magazine Roger Moore's Bond has got a rough deal over the year, but whilst this takes itself a little too lightly it has a lot going for it. Rated: 3/5 Oct 13, 2008 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Bond and company are let down by a lazy script, but [Roger] Moore balances the overplayed humor with a steely performance and [Christopher] Lee’s charm and enthusiasm makes Scaramanga a cool, deadly, and thoroughly enchanting adversary. Apr 8, 2023 Full Review Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn With one of the best conflicts and the perfect tying together of camp and almost psychological drama, this film is engaging and will have you on the edge of your seat by the end. Rated: A- Aug 28, 2022 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy The return of Sheriff J.W. Pepper automatically knocks this movie down a peg or 20. Rated: 2.5/4 Sep 25, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jo & Co When I saw this movie when it first appeared in 1974 I was disappointed. It was different and I thought it was the worse one of the franchise. Apart from Christopher Lee, who was the only redeeming thing in it, there was nothing at all in its favour. How things change. "The Man With The Golden Gun" was re-released at the cinema here in the Cayman Islands as part of their Tuesday night "Classics" yesterday (Tue 13 Sep). A young 20 year old beautiful Jamaican lady (Phyllisia) staying with Jo and myself had never seen it and talked me into watching it again. There was nothing in the movie that changed, apart form being on the "BIG" screen, but I, along with Jo and Phyllysia LOVED It!! It was exciting, it was funny, even with Clifton James as the tobacco chewing/spitting over the top US Sheriff from the previous Bon movie, was engaging. I had HATED him being in it before. And all the acting was top notch. Yes, Chris Lee did again steal the movie for me and that was the same call from both Jo and Phyllisia. We were not alone. A lady sitting in front of us said "it was fabulous". We all agreed. The question that puzzles me is why didn't I like it the first showing all those years ago? If it shows again in your area I urge you to see it again. There was nothing Jo and I disliked. It was 100% sheer enjoyment. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/14/22 Full Review william s Great classic Bond film! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/14/22 Full Review Audience Member WENN EIN FRAUENHINTERN BEINAH BOND GRILLT Gerade als Bond am Bauchnabel einer schönen Tänzerin knabbert bekommt er eine über die Rübe, doch einen Bond hält so schnell nichts davon ab das zu bekommen was er möchte. Hinweise auf den Aufenthaltsort von Scaramanga, einem Killer der 002 erledigt hat und es nun scheinbar auf ihn abgesehen hat. James Bond 007 - der Mann mit dem goldenen Colt von 1974 geht ca. 120 Minuten und ist ab 16 Jahren freigegeben. Ich bin nie ein groser Fan der Bondfilme gewesen und der hier zeigt mir wunderbar wieso das so ist. Bond ist nämlich ein ziemlicher Unsympath, denn statt die Frauen zu verführen um Informationen zu bekommen quält er sie lieber. Das die trotzdem mit ihm SnuSnu machen wollen sind Jungs Fantasien mehr nicht. Roger Moore selbst spielt hervorragend, ebenso wie alle andern egal ob Zwerg, dummes Blondchen oder Bösewicht. Alle spielen gut und lassen dabei auch kein Klischee aus. Der Bösewicht erzählt 15 Minuten lang seinen Plan, erschießt seine eigenen Leute und hätte nach 5 Minuten bereits tot sein müssen. Die Stunts, Autofahrten sowie Sets und Kostüme funktionieren einwandfrei. Die Story selbst ist ebenfalls überwiegend in Ordnung, kleine Längen schleichen sich ein wenn es um Solarenergie geht. Das Finale ist recht spannungsarm und der Kampf gegen Nick Nack zeigt das Bond besser mit Glasscherben zu Recht kommt als John McClain. Goodnight ist herrlich unlogisch, über beide Ohren in Bond verknallt und sie hört dennoch seelenruhig zu wie er es 2h einer anderen besorgt, während sie selbst im Schrank wartet das er fertig wird. Am Ende bleibt ein Werk das durchaus Spaß macht wenn man über die unzähligen Fehler, Logiklöcher und Fehlverhalten hinwegsehen kann. Für mich bietet dieses Streifen nichts besonders, außer den guten Stunts und verrückten Figuren. Von mir bekommt der Film 6/10 Punkten. Die Martial Arts Szenen sind die wohl schlechtesten die ich je gesehen hab. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/21/25 Full Review James P Oh dear, oh dear. What did they do to James Bond? Not even Christopher Lee could save this absolute turkey. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/22/25 Full Review Ciaran S The Man With the Golden Gun is the only James Bond film i sort of have a soft spot for probably because of the action scenes and the love scenes, a flawed movie but still harmless as it is. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/26/25 Full Review M B Good Bond movie, a classic which is a lot of fun that you should watch and enjoy! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/24/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Cool government operative James Bond (Roger Moore) searches for a stolen invention that can turn the sun's heat into a destructive weapon. He soon crosses paths with the menacing Francisco Scaramanga (Christopher Lee), a hit man so skilled he has a seven-figure working fee. Bond then joins forces with the swimsuit-clad Mary Goodnight (Britt Ekland), and together they track Scaramanga to a tropical isle hideout where the killer-for-hire lures the slick spy into a deadly maze for a final duel.
Director
Guy Hamilton
Producer
Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman
Screenwriter
Ian Fleming, Richard Maibaum, Tom Mankiewicz
Distributor
United Artists
Production Co
Danjaq Productions, EON Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 19, 1974, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2016
Runtime
2h 5m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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