Russian and British submarines with nuclear missiles on board both vanish from sight without a trace. England and Russia both blame each other as James Bond tries to solve the riddle of the disappearing ships. But the KGB also has an agent on the case.
Lewis Gilbert directs this 1977 action, adventure, and thriller, a globe-trotting entry in the long-running spy series. When nuclear submarines from rival superpowers vanish and tensions threaten to boil over, the British agent must unravel the mystery, crossing paths with a formidable counterpart from the opposing side. The tone is grand and escapist, balancing exotic locales, large-scale set pieces, and the franchise's blend of danger and wit. With a MagicMovieScore of 6.8, it appeals to espionage fans who enjoy Cold War intrigue, spectacle, and a confident, adventure-forward take on classic secret-agent cinema.
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Roger Moore
James Bond

Barbara Bach
Major Anya Amasova

Curd Jürgens
Karl Stromberg

Richard Kiel
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Caroline Munro
Naomi

Walter Gotell
General Anatol Gogol

Geoffrey Keen
Sir Frederick Gray

Bernard Lee
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Release Date
July 7, 1977
Runtime
2h 5m
Rating
PG
Genres
Action, Adventure, Thriller
Director