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Moonraker (1979)

“Where all the other Bonds end… this one begins!”

6.2/10 · 2,297 votes 2h 6m pg ActionAdventureThrillerScience-fiction

#28 of 32 films from 1979 #1550 of 2168 in action

Directed by Lewis Gilbert · Written by Ian Fleming, Christopher Wood, Gerry Anderson

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Overview

After Drax Industries' Moonraker space shuttle is hijacked, secret agent James Bond is assigned to investigate, traveling to California to meet the company's owner, the mysterious Hugo Drax. With the help of scientist Dr. Holly Goodhead, Bond soon uncovers Drax's nefarious plans for humanity, all the while fending off an old nemesis, Jaws, and venturing to Venice, Rio, the Amazon...and even outer space.

Cast

Roger Mooreas James Bond
Lois Chilesas Dr. Holly Goodhead
Michael Lonsdaleas Hugo Drax
Richard Kielas Jaws
Corinne Cléryas Corinne Dufour
Bernard Leeas M
Geoffrey Keenas Sir Frederick Gray
Desmond Llewelynas Q
Lois Maxwellas Miss Moneypenny
Toshirô Sugaas Cha
Emily Boltonas Manuela
Blanche Ravalecas Dolly
Irka Bochenkoas Blonde Beauty
Mike Marshallas Col. Scott

Facts

Release dateJune 26, 1979
Runtime126 min (2h 6m) — longer as the 1979 average of 113 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$34,000,000
Box office$210,308,099 (6.2× budget)
IMDbtt0079574

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Questions

How long is Moonraker?
Moonraker runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Is Moonraker worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 2,297 votes, which places it #28 of 32 films released in 1979 in this index (top 16%) and #1550 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Moonraker?
Moonraker was directed by Lewis Gilbert. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), You Only Live Twice (1967).
Who stars in Moonraker?
Roger Moore as James Bond; Lois Chiles as Dr. Holly Goodhead; Michael Lonsdale as Hugo Drax; Richard Kiel as Jaws; Corinne Cléry as Corinne Dufour; Bernard Lee as M.
What is Moonraker rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Moonraker?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/60474.

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