Live and Let Die (1973) is a British spy film directed by Guy Hamilton and starring Roger Moore as James Bond. It is the eighth film in the James Bond series, and the first to feature Moore as Bond. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $160 million worldwide.
Director: Guy Hamilton: Goldfinger (1964), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), A View to a Kill (1985)
Writer: Tom Mankiewicz: Diamonds Are Forever (1971), The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), Superman (1978), The Island (1980)
Release Date: June 27, 1973
Domestic Box Office: $160 million
Top 5 Cast:
- Roger Moore as James Bond
- Jane Seymour as Solitaire
- Yaphet Kotto as Dr. Kananga
- Geoffrey Holder as Baron Samedi
- Clifton James as Sheriff J.W. Pepper
“Oh the other’s twice as simple. You just put your hand in his mouth… and pull his teeth out! Heh, heh!” – Tee-Hee
Critical Reviews:
- Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars, calling it “a stylish and fun Bond movie. Live and Let Die is a stylish and fun Bond movie that is sure to please fans of the series. Moore is a great Bond, and he is well-supported by a cast that includes Jane Seymour, Yaphet Kotto, and Geoffrey Holder. The film is packed with action and excitement, and it features some of the best Bond villains ever put to film.”
- Pauline Kael of The New Yorker called the film “a lively and entertaining Bond movie. Live and Let Die is a lively and entertaining Bond movie that is sure to please fans of the series. The film is packed with action and excitement, and it features some of the best Bond villains ever put to film. Moore is a great Bond, and he is well-supported by a cast that includes Jane Seymour, Yaphet Kotto, and Geoffrey Holder.”
- Vincent Canby of The New York Times called the film “a serviceable Bond movie. Live and Let Die is a serviceable Bond movie that is sure to please fans of the series. The film is packed with action and excitement, but it is not without its flaws. Moore is a great Bond, but he is not as charismatic as Sean Connery. The film also features some of the worst Bond villains ever put to film.”
- David Denby of New York magazine called the film “a disposable Bond movie. Live and Let Die is a disposable Bond movie that is sure to be forgotten by most people who see it. The film is packed with action and excitement, but it is not without its flaws. Moore is a great Bond, but he is not as charismatic as Sean Connery. The film also features some of the worst Bond villains ever put to film.”
Cinematic Importance:Â Live and Let Die is a significant film for several reasons. First, it is the first Bond film to feature Roger Moore as James Bond. Second, it is the first Bond film to be set in the United States. Third, it is the first Bond film to feature a black Bond girl, Solitaire. Live and Let Die was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to revitalize the James Bond franchise. The film is still enjoyed by audiences today,
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