Overview
Cool government operative James Bond searches for a stolen invention that can turn the sun's heat into a destructive weapon. He soon crosses paths with the menacing Francisco Scaramanga, a hitman so skilled he has a seven-figure working fee. Bond then joins forces with the swimsuit-clad Mary Goodnight, and together they track Scaramanga to a Thai tropical isle hideout where the killer-for-hire lures the slick spy into a deadly maze for a final duel.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedGuy Hamilton directs this 1974 James Bond action-adventure, sending the suave agent in pursuit of a stolen device capable of weaponizing solar energy. His investigation puts him on a collision course with a legendary, astronomically expensive assassin known for his deadly precision, leading to a tense confrontation at an island hideout. Exotic locales, gadgetry, and a memorable villain define its classic spy-thriller tone. With a MagicMovieScore of 6.5, the film is geared toward Bond fans and lovers of 1970s espionage adventure built around a charismatic hero and an equally formidable adversary.
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Trailer
Top Cast
Roger Moore
James Bond
Christopher Lee
Francisco Scaramanga
Britt Ekland
Mary Goodnight
Maud Adams
Andrea Anders
Hervé Villechaize
Nick Nack
Clifton James
Sheriff J.W. Pepper
Richard Loo
Hai Fat
Soon-Tek Oh
Lieutenant Hip
2,170 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.07 as more ratings come in.
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Movie Info
Release Date
December 4, 1974
Runtime
2h 5m
Rating
PG
Genres
Action, Adventure, Thriller
Director