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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 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 Andrew H Very entertaining, although in places Sir Roger Moore is upstaged by Sir Christopher Lee, who it turns out did the spy thing in real life. Unlike some Bond movies this one adheres to a logical plot line. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/24/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Guy Hamilton

Director

Roger Moore

James Bond

Christopher Lee

Francisco Scaramanga

Britt Ekland

Mary Goodnight

Maud Adams

Andrea Anders

Herve Villechaize

Nick Nack

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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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