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For Your Eyes Only (1981)

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Original Title : For Your Eyes Only
Director : John Glen
Writer : Ian Fleming
Richard Maibaum
Michael G. Wilson
Genre : Action
Adventure/Thriller
Country : UK
Language : English
Producer : Albert R. Broccoli , Tom Pevsner , Michael G. Wilson
Music : Bill Conti
Photography : Alan Hume
Distributor : United Artists Corporation
IMDB ID : 0082398
Official site : http://www.mgm.com/title_title.do?title_star=FORYOURE
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poster for "For Your Eyes Only" by John Glen (1981)
For Your Eyes Only (1981) - John Glen
 

Starring

ÂRoger Moore James Bond
ÂCarole Bouquet Melina Havelock
ÂTopol Milos Columbo
ÂLynn-Holly Johnson Bibi Dahl
ÂJulian Glover Aristotle Kristatos
ÂCassandra Harris Countess Lisl von Schlaf
ÂJill Bennett Jacoba Brink
ÂMichael Gothard Emile Leopold Locque
ÂJohn Wyman Erich Kriegler
ÂJack Hedley Sir Timothy Havelock
ÂLois Maxwell Miss Moneypenny
ÂDesmond Llewelyn Q
ÂGeoffrey Keen Sir Frederick Gray
ÂWalter Gotell General Anatol Gogol
ÂJames Villiers Bill Tanner
ÂJohn Moreno Luigi Ferrara
ÂCharles Dance Claus
ÂPaul Angelis Karageorge
ÂToby Robins Iona Havelock
ÂJack Klaff Apostis
ÂAlkis Kritikos Santos
ÂStag Theodore Nikos
ÂStefan Kalipha Hector Gonzales
ÂGraham Crowden First Sea Lord
ÂNoel Johnson Vice Admiral
ÂWilliam Hoyland McGregor
ÂPaul Brooke Bunky
ÂEva Reuber-Staier Rublevich
ÂFred Bryant Vicar
ÂRobbin Young Flower Shop Assistant
ÂGraham Hawkes Mantis Submarine Pilot
ÂJohn Wells Denis Thatcher
ÂJanet Brown Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher
ÂMaureen Bennett Sharon, Q's Assistant (uncredited
ÂAndy Bradford Guard at St. Cyril (uncredited
ÂJeremy Bulloch Smithers (uncredited
ÂClive Curtis González Henchman (uncredited
ÂLalla Dean Girl at Pool (uncredited
ÂEvelyn Drogue Girl at Pool (uncredited
ÂPeter Fontaine Captain of the St. Georges (uncredited
ÂLaoura Hadzivageli Girl at Pool (uncredited
ÂJohn Hollis Ernst Stavro Blofeld (uncredited
ÂMichel Julienne Henchman Driver (uncredited
ÂKoko Girl at Pool (uncredited
ÂChai Lee Girl at Pool (uncredited
ÂGeorge Leech Henchman Shark Victim (uncredited
ÂKim Mills Girl at Pool (uncredited
ÂDebbie Newsome Girl in Cortina (uncredited
ÂGreg Powell Henchman Shot by Melina (uncredited
ÂLenny Rabin Ski-Jump Spectator (uncredited
ÂRobert Rietty Ernst Stavro Blofeld (voice
ÂVanya Seager Girl Who Kisses Henchman (uncredited
ÂBob Simmons Henchman Lotus Explosion Victim (uncredited
ÂGeorge Sweeney Helicopter Pilot (uncredited
ÂVictor Tourjansky Man with Wine Glass (uncredited
ÂTula Girl at Pool (uncredited
ÂMax Vesterhalt Girl at Casino (uncredited
ÂViva Girl at Pool (uncredited
ÂLizzie Warville Girl at Pool (uncredited
ÂMichael G. Wilson Greek Priest at Wedding (uncredited
ÂAlison Worth Girl at Pool (uncredited
 

Plot

After a ship sunk off the coast of Albania, the world's superpowers begin a feverish search for its valuable lost cargo: the powerful ATAC system, which will give its bearer unlimited control over Polaris nuclear submarines. As Bond joins the search, he suspects the suave Kristatos of seizing the device. The competition between nations grows more deadly by the moment, but Bond finds an ally in the beautiful Melina Havelock, who blames Kristatos for the death of her parents. The non-stop action includes automobile chases, thrilling underwater battles, and even a breathtaking tour over razor-sharp coral reefs. But all of this is merely a prelude to 007's cliffhanging assault of a magnificent mountaintop fortress.
 

Comments

Roger Moore's best Bond hands down, 11 April 2003 Author: TimBoHannon from Seattle Washington area After 1979's sci-fi cartoon called Moonraker, Albert Broccoli and the rest of the James Bond producers decided to change the pace for Roger Moore's fifth adventure. This included firing incumbent director Lewis Gilbert and writing a more believable plot, to begin with. The second item on the agenda was to write a script which curbed Roger Moore's obsessive tendencies to pile on the jokes. Add a few good villains and allies, and voila! a classic James Bond adventure there is. All right, maybe it was not that simple.This time around, Bond is sent to investigate the murder of one Timothy Havelock, who was working to salvage the wreckage of a spy boat carrying a vital command system called A.T.A.C. Bond's investigation leads him to believe that the Russians are also trying to recover the system, and may be using one Aris Kristatos (Julian Glover) to carry out their dirty work. Aiding Bond is the beautiful sharpshooter Melina Havelock (Carole Bouquet) and an old acquaintance of Kristatos's named Milos Columbo (Topol).As good as it is, 'For Your Eyes Only' starts out terribly. The pre-title sequence involves an attempt on James Bond's life by a bald guy in a wheelchair with a white cat (I wonder who that could be?). The scene is campy and don't get me started on the remark about the delicatessen in stainless steel (obviously put in there at the request of some actor). I understand why the sequence was filmed, but that does not make it good. Thankfully it would not be a barometer on the rest of the movie!It may not be among the very best in the series, but believe me when I say that the difference between this and the pathetic 'Moonraker' is like day compared to night. It is easily the preeminent Roger Moore Bond film, and is well worth watching in every area. The villain is not trying to kill a majority of the human race for some outlandish purpose. There are no extravagant weapons or billionaire lunatics, no silly motives or doomsday schemes. Instead, we have a lean adventure that a Bond fan can actually enjoy. There are many outstanding qualities about this film, mixed in with a few notable negatives.Any list of what went right with this film has to begin with Roger Moore. After two mediocre performances, he really nails down the part here. He is courageous, commanding, tough, and, most importantly, serious, thanks to new director John Glen (who apparently had to do some prying to slow down Moore's humor blitz).Another BIG breath of fresh air is provided by the villains and allies, who are also treated seriously and given unusual depth of character. Julian Glover is exceptional as the ruthless and deceptive Kristatos. It is villains like this that help make the Bond series so great, and Glover is excellent indeed. No wonder Steven Spielberg cast him for Indiana Jones! In Topol, most famous for his work in 'Fiddler on the Roof', we get a terrific ally who has a great chemistry with Bond. I imagine I am not the only person who found him to be much like Kerim Bey in the great 'From Russia With Love'.Then there is the matter of the women, who both bring good and bad qualities to the table. Carole Bouquet is somewhat wooden as female lead, Melina, but can also hold her own when the heat is on, which makes her the best Bond girl in some time. Lynn-Holly Johnson provides a lovable portrayal as Bibi Dahl, a figure skater who gets the hots for Bond (don't get me started on the age difference). Her bubble headed character makes for some humorous moments and is used to make the character of Kristatos stronger. Dahl is also enrapturing to look at, but I find her ditzy part a little too over the top, but not to the point of weakening the final product.Unfortunately, there are a few items that bug me about this film. The first is Bill Conti's soundtrack. While it would be terrific literature for an up-tempo jazz band, it really clashes with the action more than anything. Another weakness is Roger Moore's lack of talent for fight choreography, which detracts from the action slightly. The last is Eric Kriegler (John Wyman), another invincible Oddjob rip-off that at one point picks up a motorcycle and hurls it at a fleeing Bond (!).This is all forgivable, however, because the action, from the mountainside ski chase to the climax atop a rock cliff, is of very high standards. The absurdity of the previous chapter is shed, and we get a highly entertaining adventure that appeals to fans and non-fans alike. I can certainly live with all of the flaws any day. So grab a bag of popcorn and enjoy another great 007 adventure.
 
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