Licence to Kill
Director: John Glen
Actors: Timothy Dalton, Robert Davi, Carey Lowell
PlotJames Bond's loyalty to his friend Felix Leiter is tested when Felix and his new wife are brutally attacked by drug lord Franz Sanchez on their wedding day. Determined to seek revenge, Bond disregards orders from MI6 and resigns, deciding to pursue Sanchez on his own terms. Bond's path of vengeance leads him to Key West, where he uncovers Sanchez's vast drug empire. Along the way, he encounters Pam Bouvier, a resourceful CIA informant, and enlists her help in his mission. With gadgets and resourcefulness, Bond begins to dismantle Sanchez's operation from within, facing numerous dangers and obstacles.
As Bond navigates Sanchez's network, he poses as an ally to gain the trust of the ruthless drug lord, ultimately orchestrating a plan to expose and bring down the criminal enterprise. Bond's pursuit of justice blurs the lines between duty and personal vendetta, as he faces off against Sanchez's henchmen, including the sadistic Dario. Undercover and often on the brink of detection, Bond must maintain his cover while pushing closer to achieving his goal. Along this perilous journey, alliances are tested, and Bond's resolve is continually challenged, leaving him to confront the true cost of his quest for retribution.
Writers: Michael G. Wilson, Richard Maibaum, Ian Fleming
Release Date: 14 Jul 1989
Runtime: 133 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United Kingdom, United States, Mexico
Language: English, Spanish
Home Video Reviews
Licence to Kill on Blu-ray offers strong performances and production values, with excellent audiovisual quality, despite some dated 1980s styles.
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