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The Spy Who Loved Me

Play trailer Poster for The Spy Who Loved Me PG Released Aug 3, 1977 2h 5m Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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In a globe-trotting assignment that has him skiing off the edges of cliffs and driving a car deep underwater, British super-spy James Bond (Roger Moore) unites with sexy Russian agent Anya Amasova (Barbara Bach) to defeat megalomaniac shipping magnate Karl Stromberg (Curt Jurgens), who is threatening to destroy New York City with nuclear weapons. Bond's most deadly adversary on the case is Stromberg's henchman, Jaws (Richard Kiel), a seven-foot giant with terrifying steel teeth.
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Though it hints at the absurdity to come in later installments, The Spy Who Loved Me's sleek style, menacing villains, and sly wit make it the best of the Roger Moore era.

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Gary Arnold Washington Post [The Spy Who Loved Me] gets off to a promising start but proves seriously deficient in staying power. Oct 23, 2015 Full Review Christopher Porterfield TIME Magazine Never did top that first stunt. Oct 13, 2008 Full Review Ian Freer Empire Magazine It may not be Fleming but it is terrific fun. Rated: 4/5 May 5, 2008 Full Review Sarah Cortinaz InSession Film Roger Moore put an unusual goofy spin on Bond, which didn’t always work in the overall vision. However, The Spy Who Loved Me is likely his best film that only shows glimpses of how truly outrageous his era can get. Apr 23, 2024 Full Review Steve Warren The Barb (Atlanta) The Spy Who Loved Me is a campy delight. May 6, 2023 Full Review Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn Where the actual plot is forgettable the film is filled with enough interesting dynamics and moments of genuine fun the it is an enjoyable watch. Rated: B Aug 28, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Daniel C. M Pulpy vibes and a fire, stylish soundtrack with bigger and more fun scenarios and threats, alongside Roger Moore at his peak, help make this a very entertaining and noteworthy enter on the James Bond series of films; though, ocassionally, the film's grandiose dwarfs Bond himself and diverges from the typical formula in negative ways, a notable example being the lack of proper gadgets for Bond to utilize. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/25/25 Full Review Andrew H Sir Roger Moore settles into the role. The gadgets are great fun, and met the expectations of 1970s audiences. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/24/25 Full Review James P Stylish, glossy & strong 007 epic. Jaws makes for a menacing henchman and one of the hottest Bond girls of the series. Peak Roger Moore here he actually looked younger than his 50 years! Definitely in my top 10. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/25 Full Review Liam D It’s easily the best bond movie of the 70s and probably the best of the “Comic Book and OTT villain plans” Bond film; the script is great, every actor is on top form, great action sequences, beautiful production design and fantastic score Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/19/25 Full Review Obi-wan K The pacing is good again and felt entertaining Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/28/25 Full Review Mark J Lotus submarine combined with the best ending line to a James Bond film is enough to keep me happy here. Jaws is one of my favourite side villains and I did enjoy the story overall Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/28/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Lewis Gilbert

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Roger Moore

James Bond

Barbara Bach

Major Anya Amasova

Curd Jürgens

Karl Stromberg

Richard Kiel

Jaws

Caroline Munro

Naomi

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Synopsis In a globe-trotting assignment that has him skiing off the edges of cliffs and driving a car deep underwater, British super-spy James Bond (Roger Moore) unites with sexy Russian agent Anya Amasova (Barbara Bach) to defeat megalomaniac shipping magnate Karl Stromberg (Curt Jurgens), who is threatening to destroy New York City with nuclear weapons. Bond's most deadly adversary on the case is Stromberg's henchman, Jaws (Richard Kiel), a seven-foot giant with terrifying steel teeth.
Director
Lewis Gilbert
Producer
Albert R. Broccoli
Screenwriter
Ian Fleming, Christopher Wood, Richard Maibaum
Distributor
United Artists
Production Co
United Artists, Danjaq Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 3, 1977, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2016
Runtime
2h 5m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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