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Key Information
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| Directors: |
Lewis Gilbert |
| Stars: |
Roger Moore |
| Actors: |
Lois Maxwell |
| Genre: |
Action/Adventure |
| Subgenre: |
Recommended · Spies · Futuristic · Heroes · Thriller |
| MPAA Rating: |
PG (MPAA) |
| Available Formats: |
DVD |
| UPC: |
027616074058 |
| Release Date: |
1979 |
| Running Time: |
2hr 8min |
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Languages
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| Original Language: |
English |
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DVD Editions
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Format: DVD, 2hr 8min Release Company: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (January 27, 1998) UPC: 027616699626 |
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VHS Editions
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Format: VHS, 2hr 8min Release Company: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (May 21, 1996) UPC: 027616273635 |
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Credits
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| Screenwriter: |
Christopher Wood |
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Professional Reviews
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(06/29/1979, p.C3, Vincent Canby): "...One of the most buoyant Bond films of all....Almost everyone connected with the movie is in top form..." |
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Quotes from the Movie
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"You know him?"--Dr. Holly Goodhead (Lois Chiles) "Not socially. His name's Jaws. He kills people."--James Bond (Roger Moore) "Why are you so late, James?"--Miss Moneypenny (Lois Maxwell) "I fell out of an airplane without a parachute."--James Bond "Take good care of Mr. Bond. See that some harm comes to him."--Hugo Drax (Michael Lonsdale) "Well, here's to us."--Jaws (Richard Kiel) to James Bond, in his only speaking line |
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In the 11th installment of the 007 series, director Lewis Gilbert delivers a visually thrilling progression in filmmaking. Roger Moore returns as dashing secret service agent James Bond. This time around Bond must investigate the theft of a space shuttle with help from beautiful CIA agent Dr. Holly Goodhead (Lois Chiles) and sexy Euro supermodel Corrine (Corrine Clery). Agent 007 discovers that genocidal maniac-millionaire Hugo Drax (Michel Lonsdale) plans to poison all of humanity from outer space and repopulate earth with only the most perfectly bred humans. A variety of traps and villains awaits Bond, including the recurring character Jaws (Richard Kiel, also featured in THE SPY WHO LOVED ME). <br> <br> Filmed in such exotic locations as Southern California, Venice, and the Amazon, Gilbert delivers the formula Bond packet of girls, gadgets, and guns. However, he also goes further, sending Agent 007 into space. MOONRAKER takes great risks in blending the spy and science fiction genres. In spite of su... |
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