Never Say Never Again

Never Say Never Again

Sean Connery is James Bond 007

Directed by Irvin Kershner

Produced by TaliaFilm II Productions, Woodcote

1983134 min6.1 / 10

A globe-trotting spy thriller built on charm, action, and romantic intrigue, with Bond using wit and seduction as much as firepower to thwart nuclear blackmail.

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.

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  • Is Never Say Never Again sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Does Never Say Never Again end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Never Say Never Again violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Never Say Never Again easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Never Say Never Again scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Love25

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