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Never Say Never Again (1983)

โ€œSean Connery is James Bond 007โ€

6.1/10 ยท 1,690 votes 2h 14m pg ActionAdventureThriller

#36 of 39 films from 1983 #1658 of 2168 in action

Directed by Irvin Kershner ยท Written by Ian Fleming, Lorenzo Semple Jr.

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Overview

James Bond returns as the secret agent 007 to battle the evil organization SPECTRE. Bond must defeat Largo, who has stolen two atomic warheads for nuclear blackmail. But Bond has an ally in Largo's girlfriend, the willowy Domino, who falls for Bond and seeks revenge.

Cast

Sean Conneryas James Bond
Klaus Maria Brandaueras Maximilian Largo
Max von Sydowas Ernst Stavro Blofeld
Barbara Carreraas Fatima Blush
Kim Basingeras Domino Petachi
Bernie Caseyas Felix Leiter
Alec McCowenas Q 'Algy' Algernon
Edward Foxas M
Pamela Salemas Miss Moneypenny
Rowan Atkinsonas Nigel Small-Fawcett
Valerie Leonas Lady in Bahamas
Milos Kirekas Kovacs
Pat Roachas Lippe
Anthony Sharpas Lord Ambrose

Facts

Release dateOctober 7, 1983
Runtime134 min (2h 14m) โ€” longer as the 1983 average of 105 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$36,000,000
Box office$160,000,000 (4.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0086006

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Questions

How long is Never Say Never Again?
Never Say Never Again runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Is Never Say Never Again worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 1,690 votes, which places it #36 of 39 films released in 1983 in this index (top 10%) and #1658 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Never Say Never Again?
Never Say Never Again was directed by Irvin Kershner. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Empire Strikes Back (1980), RoboCop 2 (1990).
Who stars in Never Say Never Again?
Sean Connery as James Bond; Klaus Maria Brandauer as Maximilian Largo; Max von Sydow as Ernst Stavro Blofeld; Barbara Carrera as Fatima Blush; Kim Basinger as Domino Petachi; Bernie Casey as Felix Leiter.
What is Never Say Never Again rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Never Say Never Again?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/55226.

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