Thunderball
Director: Terence Young
Actors: Sean Connery, Claudine Auger, Adolfo Celi
PlotIn the heart of the Cold War, a nefarious plot unfolds as SPECTRE, a criminal organization, hijacks two NATO atomic bombs during a routine training exercise. Their audacious plan involves blackmailing the world's superpowers, threatening to detonate the weapons in a major city if their demands for a massive ransom are not met. The stakes couldn't be higher as the countdown to potential global catastrophe begins, prompting international panic and an urgent response.
Enter the suave and unflappable British Secret Service agent, code-named 007. Tasked with a mission critical to national and global security, he is dispatched to the Bahamas, following a trail that leads to Emilio Largo, SPECTRE's number two. In the balmy climes and under the deep blue of the Caribbean, a dangerous game of cat and mouse ensues. The agent navigates treacherous waters, both literally and figuratively, relying on his wits, charm, and an array of sophisticated gadgets. His investigation is fraught with peril, as he uncovers the depths of the villain's depravity and the complexity of the plot. Along the way, alliances are formed, and betrayals are discovered, all while the clock ticks relentlessly towards an uncertain climax.
Writers: Richard Maibaum, John Hopkins, Jack Whittingham
Release Date: 22 Dec 1965
Runtime: 130 min
Rating: PG
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, French
Home Video Reviews
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