Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. The women are unappealing even to Bond, judging from his lack of ardor and the villains are hardly threatening. Diamonds Are Forever Blu-ray, Audio Quality Along with the other vintage films in the seriesmade before multi-channel soundscapes were the normthe original audio elements of Diamonds Are. When approached about resuming the role of Bond, Connery demanded the fee of $1.25million. The fibreglass tires had to be replaced during the chase sequence because the heat and irregular desert soil ruined them. [18] In this version, Goldfinger's brother was a Swedish shipping magnate armed with a laser cannon held within the hull of a supertanker. web pages James Bond Screencaps; Resources; Screen captures of Diamonds Are Forever in selected films . Diamonds Are Forever is also great, absurd fun, not only because it recalls the moods and manners of the sixties (which, being over, now seem safely comprehensible), but also because all of the people connected with the movie obviously know what they are up to. He decides to do things direct and to the point by dropping in unannounced, in clear view of Blofeld, who promptly takes him into custody. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. Pandora's lab-made diamonds are being made in Britain, and the UK is the first country where they will be sold. English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit), EnglishSDH, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, EnglishSDH, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish(. Be the first one to write a review. 27 Favorites. Gallery of movie screencaptures featuring all screencaps tagged Diamonds Are Forever . Diamonds Are Forever 1971 GP 2 h IMDb RATING 6.5 /10 109K YOUR RATING Rate POPULARITY 2,047 181 Play trailer 3:39 1 Video 99+ Photos Action Adventure Thriller A diamond smuggling investigation leads James Bond to Las Vegas, where he uncovers an evil plot involving a rich business tycoon. [16] Harry Saltzman had suggested Thailand and India as potential filming locations. [13] The scene was originally written to include Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd killing Dr. Tynan by forcing a scorpion down his mouth, but it was rewritten in order to be approved by British censors. Bond enters the apparent destination of the diamonds a research laboratory owned by Whyte, where a satellite is being built by Professor Doctor Metz, a laser refraction specialist. I mean, not everything must be mutable. The website's consensus states, "Diamonds are Forever is a largely derivative affair, but it's still pretty entertaining nonetheless, thanks to great stunts, witty dialogue, and the presence of Sean Connery. A mysterious space craft kidnaps a Russian and American space capsule and brings the world on the verge of another World War. Since John Gavin was no longer in the running for the role, his contract was paid in full by United Artists. Music By John Barry.No Copyright Infringement Intended. Director Guy Hamilton Writers Richard Maibaum (screenplay by) Diamonds Are Forever (1971) Home; About; Resources; FAQ; Contact In the film that launched the James Bond saga, Agent 007 battles mysterious Dr. No, a scientific genius bent on destroying the U.S. space program. James Bond infiltrates a smuggling mission to find out whos guilty. The producers of Diamonds Are Forever managed to get Connery back for one final (at the time) outing as Bond, with some fans split down the middle as to whether the campier tone worked in comparison to previous films. [39] Sean Connery made the most of his time on location in Las Vegas. Blofeld tries to escape in a midget submarine. MI6 assign Bond to investigate who is hoarding the worlds supply of diamonds. It ends with Bond knocking Franks over a railing, where he falls to his death. [18] Mankiewicz later estimated the novel provided around 45 minutes of the film's final running time. Bond spends the rest of the night with Tiffany, instructing her to retrieve the diamonds at the Circus Circus casino. When drug lord Franz Sanchez exacts his brutal vengeance on Bond's friend Felix Leiter, 007 resigns from the British Secret Service and begins a fierce vendetta against the master criminal. Maxwell and Connery filmed their lines separately for the short scene. After being left for dead by assassins Mr Kidd and Mr Wint, Bond and Tiffany follow Blofeld to his oil-rig base. [13][15][25] Michael Gambon rejected an offer, telling Broccoli that he was "in terrible shape". James Bond must find out how and why. Derek started writing about video games at age 14 and went on to write for GamePro Magazine and several other prominent outlets. "[58], The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound for Gordon McCallum, John W. Mitchell and Al Overton. Inside, he is greeted by none other than his arch-nemesis and spy movie villain extraordinaire, Blofeld -- or rather, two of them. Gangsters ambush them, throwing O'Toole out the window and into the pool. Directors Guy Hamilton Starring Sean Connery, Jill St. John, Charles Gray Genres Suspense, . James Bond's mission is to find out who has been smuggling diamonds, which are not re-appearing. Bond kills one of the Blofelds, which turns out to be a look-alike. There are certain things one has come to expect, even demand of a Bond film and each individual effort either delivers or it doesn't. A British spy ship has sunk and on board was a hi-tech encryption device. A cryptic message from Bonds past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Sound. The characters Irma Bunt and Marc-Ange Draco were set to return. Having taken out Blofeld and prevented a major worldwide catastrophe, Bond decides to go on a cruise with Tiffany back to Britain. He soon finds out that the KGB wants to kill him for helping the General. He awakens to find himself sealed inside with no visible means out. Uploaded by Search the history of over 797 billion Subscribe for exclusive content: www.mightyknowledge.com. They subtract one from the other." Ian Fleming, Diamonds Are Forever tags: marriage 42 likes Like "Before a man's forty, girls cost nothing. M sends Bondon his maiden mission as a 00 Agentto attend this game and prevent Le Chiffre from winning. You don't review James Bond movies, you evaluate them, rate them according to how well they meet expectations. John. When Bond's cover is blown, he escapes by stealing a moon buggy and reunites with Tiffany. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994), Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014), Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009), Led Zeppelin: The Song Remains the Same (1976), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), Nausica of the Valley of the Wind (1984), Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006), Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring (2003), The Strange Color of Your Body's Tears (2013), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets (1971). A newly developed microchip designed by Zorin Industries for the British Government that can survive the electromagnetic radiation caused by a nuclear explosion has landed in the hands of the KGB. Bond kills a test subject who is lying in a mud bath. It's hard work to get ingratiated into the good graces of a clever diamond smuggler, which meant Bond would have to pull out all the stops. Eventually, Bond comes face to face with his old adversary, overcoming his armed guards long enough to strap him to a gurney and send him straight into a pool of superheated mud. The film's storyline involves a pair of nuclear missile submarines that go missing. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. Blofeld walks in, pointing a pistol. Tiffany tosses what appears to be a dessert item at the other, which shatters apart to reveal a bomb meant to kill them both. That is what this latest in the series lacks, and for this reason there can be no suspense. He also played the slot machines, and once delayed a scene because he was collecting his winnings. The duration of song is 02:41. [27] After both sides agreed to the deal, Connery used the fee to establish the Scottish International Education Trust, where Scottish artists could apply for funding without having to leave their country to pursue their careers. This triggers a car chase sequence through the streets of Las Vegas where Bond drives along sidewalks, flies through busy intersections, and tears through a crowded parking lot before making a spectacular getaway jump off the back of a trailer. Like a skull with legs." Musician Paul Williams was originally cast as Mr. Wint. The bullet came from the professional killer Scaramanga who has yet to miss a target and James Bond begins a mission to try and stop him. Gem Quality 3. . [7] In uncredited roles, Shane Rimmer appeared as Tom, the director of Whyte's astronautics facility;[8] Marc Lawrence portrayed a Slumber Inc. attendant,[9] Henry Rowland as Doctor Tynan, and Cassandra Peterson as a dancer. Full Review | Original Score: 7.5/10 | Oct 25, 2015. A disjointed script competes with, of all things, a lack of action for responsibility for this failure. Diamonds Are Forever (1971) Die Another Day (2002) Django Unchained (2012) Domino (2005) Donkey Skin (1970) The Doors (1991) Dorian Gray (2009) The Double Life of Vronique (1991) Dr. No (1962) Dracula (1992) The Dreamers (2003) Dreams (1990) Dune (2021) Easy Rider (1969) The Edge of Love (2008) El Norte (1983) Emma. Bond hurls him overboard with the bomb, which promptly explodes before he hits the water,making it one of the most violent Bond films ever made. "[56], Peter Schjeldahl of The New York Times described Diamonds Are Forever as "a pretty good movienot great art, but fantastic packaging. This programme is not currently available on BBC iPlayer. Bond takes on a North Korean leader who undergoes DNA replacement procedures that allow him to assume different identities. James Bond movie clips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFH8w5zP4HY7c_0SLuyjig6YxsFwzHkQwBUY THE BOND 50 BLUE-RAY BOX SET: http://www.amazon.com/Bond-. When Bond's latest assignment goes gravely wrong MI6 is attacked forcing M to relocate the agency. The real Franks shows up on the way, but Bond intercepts and kills him, then switches IDs to make it seem like Franks is Bond. "[67], "Diamonds Are Forever (1971) - Financial Information", "Diamonds Are Forever: saluting an underappreciated James Bond film", "20 Things You Didn't Know About Diamonds Are Forever (1971)", "The Bond Girls whose small roles made big impressions", "Licence To Thrill Anderson Actors In James Bond Films! [37] Production wrapped with the crematorium sequence, on 13 August 1971. Bond has it in him to pay a visit to Mr. Whyte, a rich entrepreneur who may or may not be involved in the case of the diamonds, and a more sinister plan hovering in the background. Released in 1971, Diamonds Are Forever was the seventh Bond movie, and the sixth and last to feature Connery in the main role. Diamonds are Forever (from Sierra Leone), Kanye West The famous song "Diamonds are Forever (from Sierra Leone)" is not only a good song that is sung by a legendary music artist, Kanye West, but it is a hidden message political song that is directly talking about the precious blood diamonds from the southern countries of the continent Africa. It's enough to make one weepy with gratitude. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. [42] The exterior shots of the Slumber Mortuary were of the Palm Mortuary in Henderson, Nevada. James Bond is sent to investigate after a fellow 00 agent is found dead with a priceless Faberg egg. [26] Producers Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman wanted to cast Roger Moore, but he was busy filming The Persuaders!. The Garden of Remembrance scene was shot at Palm Downtown Cemetery, Las Vegas. Diamonds are Forever by Ian Fleming To J.F.C.B. [61], According to Danny Peary, Diamonds are Forever is "one of the most forgettable movies of the entire Bond series" and that "until Blofeld's reappearance we must watch what is no better than a mundane diamond-smuggling melodrama, without the spectacle we associate with James Bond: the Las Vegas setting isn't exotic enough, there's little humour, assassins Mr. Kidd and Mr. Wint are similar to characters you'd find on The Avengers, but not nearly as amusing and the trouble Bond gets into, even Maxwell Smart could escape. Tiffany reneges on her deal and flees, passing off the diamonds to the next smuggler. 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A diamond smuggling investigation leads James Bond to Las Vegas, where he uncovers an evil plot involving a rich business tycoon. Still mid-priced, the disc features 24 additional minutes of music from the completed film -- included is "Gunbarrel and Manhunt," alternating between original John Barry music . Movies; Cinematographer; Directors; Actors; Color Lab; Random; James Bond; more; Bluray Screencaps; Trailer Screencaps; World Cinema; Movie Genres; . [13], Jill St. John had originally been offered the part of Plenty O'Toole but landed the female lead after Sidney Korshak, who assisted the producers in filming in Las Vegas locations, recommended his client St. John,[28] who became the first American Bond girl. After escaping certain death by Blofeld's hand, Bond goes after the real Mr. Whyte at a luxurious hilltop mansion with the intention to rescue him. [33][34], Filming began on 5 April 1971, with the South African scenes actually shot in the desert near Las Vegas. Bond escapes, then calls Blofeld, using a similar electronic device to pose as Saxby. [21][38] The cinematographers said filming in Las Vegas at night had an advantage: no additional illumination was required due to the high number of neon lights. Outdated special effects notwithstanding, most fans would agree that one of thebest parts of Diamonds Are Forever is the scene where Blofeld gains control of his diamond-powered super-laser satellite and begins striking a number of targets as a demonstration of the power he now wields. Russians Rosa Klebb and Kronsteen are out to snatch a decoding device known as the Lektor, using the ravishing Tatiana to lure Bond into helping them. NEXT:10 Best Classic Spy Films From The Golden Age Of Hollywood. [17] When George Lazenby departed from the role prior to the film's release, a complete rewrite was requested, in addition to Maibaum's script failing to impress Albert R. Broccoli and Saltzman. The opening act of Diamonds Are Foreveris quite different from the novel source material, and finds Sean Connery getting back into form as James Bond. Honda ATV used by Tectronics workers and apprehended by Bond to escape. James Bond helps a Russian General escape into the west. After escaping the station security personnel, Bond hightails it out with Tiffany in a red Mustang Mach 1, which is spotted heading down the highway. He manages to enter the mansion where he's greeted by two beautiful women, who refer to themselves as Bambi and Thumper, respectively. [13], While filming the scene of finding Plenty O'Toole drowned in Tiffany's swimming pool, Lana Wood actually had her feet loosely tied to a cement block on the bottom. Kidd. During a late 1990s airing of the movie on TBS' "Dinner and A Movie". Realizing he can't outrun it, Bond leaps onto the machine and grabs two of its electrified tendrils, touching them to each other to short it out. Diamonds are forever They are all I need to please me They can stimulate and tease me They won't leave in the night I've no fear that they might desert me [Verse 2] Diamonds are forever Hold. The opening act of Diamonds Are Forever is quite different from the novel source material, and finds Sean Connery getting back into form as James Bond.And he doesn't seem fazed by his hiatus. [15], While On Her Majesty's Secret Service was in post-production, Richard Maibaum wrote several drafts about Bond avenging the death of his wife Tracy. [60] Christopher Null called St. John "one of the least effective Bond girls beautiful, but shrill and helpless". First, Blofeld attacks a nuclear missile silo in North Dakota, before switching targets to the Soviet Union and China. Bond scales the walls to the Whyte House's top floor to confront Whyte. He finds out Whyte's location and rescues him, Saxby being killed in the gunfight. James Bond investigates the missing mission space shuttle and soon learns that the shuttles owner Hugo Drax wants to kill all of mankind. Film crew members held a rope across the pool for her, with which she could lift her face out of the water to breathe between takes. James Bond must unmask the mysterious head of the Janus Syndicate and prevent the leader from utilizing the GoldenEye weapons system to inflict devastating revenge on Britain. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. [38] The Las Vegas Hilton doubled for the Whyte House, and since the owner of the Circus Circus was a Bond fan, he allowed the Circus to be used on film and even made a cameo. He shoots one dead but is held up at gunpoint by the real Blofeld, who promptly forces him into an elevator full of knockout gas. The phrase the product will sell itself isnt smart, its foolish. +Connery is back +Blofeld in his full form +Better action -Tonally off -Un-watchable side duos -Offensive at times 5.8/10 Built by custom car fabricator Dean Jeffries on a rear-engined Corvair chassis, it was capable of road speeds. [54], Jay Cocks, reviewing for Time magazine, felt Diamonds Are Forever was "in some ways the best of the lot. It's an excuse for Bond to infiltrate the base and learn how Blofeld controls the diamond super-laser satellite, which he tries to foil. James Bondagent 007pursues Ernst Stavro Blofeld and eventually finds him at a facility where Blofeld look-alikes are being created through plastic surgery. On the sea voyage back to London, Bond disposes of Kidd and Wint as they try to assassinate him. Reviews There are no reviews yet. In a ghost town outside Las Vegas, the leading gangster, Seraffimo Spang, penetrates Bond's cover and orders Wint and Kidd to torture Bond to learn his true identity. The film is based on Ian Fleming's 1956 novel of the same name and is the second of four James Bond films directed by Guy Hamilton. Exclude from Collection Matcher/Recommendations, You will get a notification at the top of the site as soon as the current price equals or falls below your price. [38] A Mustang was used in Goldfinger and Thunderball, while a Mercury Cougar was used in On Her Majesty's Secret Service, and "Bond girls" drove each one. It's there that he discovers the building of a satellite, the first piece of his puzzle. It seems Bond didn't kill the real deal the first time around, and he finally realizes that Blofeld has been creating doppelgangers to act as his decoys. Blofeld plans to hold the world hostage for ransom with the deadly satellite. With the help of Whyte, Bond raids the lab and uncovers Blofeld's plot to create a laser satellite using the diamonds, which by now has already been sent into orbit. comment. After being knocked out, Bond is deposited in a piece of giant metal piping at a construction zone outside of Vegas by larger-than-life henchmen, Mr. Kidd and Mr. Wint. Spectre 2015 IMDB Rating: 6.8 Daniel Craig as James Bond Monica Bellucci as Lucia La Seydoux as Madeleine Naomie Harris as Eve Moneypenny Christoph Waltz as Blofeld 007 Diamonds Are Forever 1956 4 [ ] 007 M CIA While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE. Plenty ends up thrown into the pool below Bond's suite by three henchmen. Ernst Stavro Blofeld isn't out of the question. Now 007 must take on this evil mastermind in an adrenaline-charged battle to end his reign of terror and prevent global pandemonium. Jimmy Dean was cast as Willard Whyte after Saltzman saw a presentation of him. Diamonds Are Forever (1971) Photo Gallery 1-48 of 201 photos 1 2 3 4 5 Next 1-48 of 201 photos 1 2 3 4 5 Next Trailers and Videos See 1 video Storyline A diamond smuggling investigation leads James Bond to Las Vegas, where he uncovers an evil plot involving a rich business tycoon. Bond tells Leiter to ship the real diamonds. At a funeral home, Franks' body is cremated and the diamonds are passed on to another smuggler, Shady Tree. The ever-entertaining Sean Connery took some time off from his much-lauded performance as the original James Bond following 1967's You Only Live Twice.